Eclipses of the sun and moon are best explained by which of the following?
The irregular shape of the orbits of Earth and the moon
The rotation of Earth and the moon on their axis
The revolution of Earth and the moon around the sun
The different chemical compositions of the sun and the moon
Answer:
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon are best explained by the revolution of Earth and the Moon around the Sun.
Explanation:
An eclipse is the covering of a star by another celestial body. In everyday language, an eclipse usually means a solar or lunar eclipse.
When the sun, moon and earth are aligned (in this order), the sun is covered by the moon when viewed from a place on earth. The sunlight will then no longer reach the earth. In other words, part of the earth has been eclipsed by the moon. This is referred to as a solar eclipse.
If the earth is between the sun and the moon, and thereby prevents sunlight from reaching the moon, then there is a lunar eclipse. After all, seen from the moon, the earth covers the sun. The moon is then eclipsed by the earth.
Newton's law of cooling states that the temperature of an object changes at a rate proportional to the difference between its temperature and that of its surroundings. Suppose that the temperature of a cup of coffee obeys Newton's law of cooling. If the coffee has a temperature of 210 degrees Fahrenheit when freshly poured, and 2.5 minutes later has cooled to 191 degrees in a room at 64 degrees, determine when the coffee reaches a temperature of 156 degrees.
Answer:
Explanation:
The problem is based on Newton's law of cooling .
According to Newton's law
dQ / dt = k ( T - T₀ ) ,
dT / dt = k' ( T - T₀ ) ; dT / dt is rate of fall of temperature.
T is average temperature of hot body , T₀ is temperature of surrounding .
In the first case rate of fall of temperature = (210 - 191) / 2.5
= 7.6 degree / s
average temperature T = (210 + 191) /2
= 200.5
Putting in the equation
7.6 = k' ( 200.5 - 64 )
k' = 7.6 / 136.5
= .055677
In the second case :---
In the second case, rate of fall of temperature = (191 - 156) / t
= 35 / t , t is time required.
average temperature T = (156 + 191) /2
= 173.5
Putting in the equation
35 / t = .05567 ( 173.5 - 64 )
t = 5.74 minute .
1. Deri had a large tank of oil (s-0.8) and was requested to determine the viscosity of that fluid. To assist with the process, she was given a 0.25-inch-diameter steel ball (sphere, s=8.0) to conduct the test. From the tests, she found that the terminal velocity of the sphere was 2.5 fpm. What is the viscosity of the oil? Remember, the volume of a sphere is (pi D3 /6). ANS. viscosity is 0.258 lb-s/ft2
Answer:
0.25916 lb-s/ft^2
Explanation:
Given:-
- The specific gravity of oil, SGo = 0.8
- The specific gravity of sphere, SGo = 8
- Terminal velocity of sphere, v = 2.5 fpm
- The diameter of sphere, D = 0.25 in
Find:-
What is the viscosity of the oil?
Solution:-
- Consider a sphere completely submerged into oil and travelling with terminal velocity ( v ).
- Develop a free body diagram for the sphere. There are forces acting on the sphere.
- The downward acting force is due to the weight of the sphere ( W ):
[tex]W = m_s*g[/tex]
Where,
The mass ( m_s ) of the sphere is given as:
[tex]m_s = S.G_s*p_w*V_s[/tex]
Where,
ρ_w : Density of water = 1.940 slugs/ft3
V_s: The volume of object ( sphere )
- The volume of sphere is expressed as a function of radius:
[tex]V_s = \frac{\pi *D^3}{6}[/tex]
Hence,
[tex]W = S.G_s*p_w*\frac{\pi*D^3 }{6}* g\\\\W = 8*1.940*\frac{\pi*(0.25/12)^3 }{6}*32\\\\W = 0.00235 lb[/tex]
- One of the upward acting force is the buoyant force ( Fb ) that is proportional to the volume of fluid displaced by the immersed object.
- The buoyant force ( Fb ) is given by:
[tex]F_b = S.G_o*p_w*V_s*g[/tex]
- Therefore the buoyant force ( Fb ) becomes:
[tex]F_b = 0.8*1.94*\frac{\pi*(0.25/12)^3 }{6} *32\\\\F_b = (4.73451*10^-^6)*(49.664)\\\\F_b = 0.00023 lb[/tex]
- The other upward acting force is the frictional drag ( F_d ) i.e the resistive frictional force acting on the contact points of the sphere and the fluid oil.
- From stokes formulations the drag force acting on a spherical object which is completely immersed in a fluid is given as:
[tex]F_d = 3*\pi*D*u*v[/tex]
Where,
μ: The viscosity of fluid
v : The velocity of object
Therefore,
[tex]F_d = 3*\pi*\frac{0.25}{12} *u*0.041666\\\\F_d = 0.00818*u\\[/tex]
- Apply Newton's second law of motion for the sphere travelling in the fluid:
[tex]F_n_e_t = m_s*a[/tex]
Where,
a: Acceleration of object = 0 ( Terminal velocity condition )
[tex]F_n_e_t = 0[/tex]
- Plug in the three forces acting on the metal sphere:
[tex]F_d + F_b - W = 0\\\\F_d = W - F_b\\\\0.00818*u = 0.00235 - 0.00023\\\\u = \frac{0.00212}{0.00818} = 0.25916 \frac{lb-s}{ft^2}[/tex]
To understand thermal linear expansion in solid materials. Most materials expand when their temperatures increase. Such thermal expansion, which is explained by the increase in the average distance between the constituent molecules, plays an important role in engineering. In fact, as the temperature increases or decreases, the changes in the dimensions of various parts of bridges, machines, etc., may be significant enough to cause trouble if not taken into account. That is why power lines are always sagging and parts of metal bridges fit loosely together, allowing for some movement. It turns out that for relatively small changes in temperature, the linear dimensions change in direct proportion to the temperature.
For instance, if a rod has length L0 at a certain temperature T0 and length L at a higher temperature T, then the change in length of the rod is proportional to the change in temperature and to the initial length of the rod: L - L0 = αL0(T - T0),
or
ΔL = αL0ΔT.
Here, α is a constant called the coefficient of linear expansion; its value depends on the material. A large value of α means that the material expands substantially as the temperature increases; smaller values of α indicate that the material tends to retain its dimensions. For instance, quartz does not expand much; aluminum expands a lot. The value of α for aluminum is about 60 times that of quartz!
Questions:
A) Compared to its length in the spring, by what amount ΔLwinter does the length of the bridge decrease during the Teharian winter when the temperature hovers around -150°C?
B) Compared to its length in the spring, by what amount ΔLsummer does the length of the bridge increase during the Teharian summer when the temperature hovers around 700°C?
Answer:
Check the explanation
Explanation:
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Now that you've done your research on the law of supply, you understand that it basically asserts that how much coffee you'd be willing to supply depends on how much money you can make for each cup.
Dual Nature of Light
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Explaining the Nature of Light
Why do scientists believe that light is made of streams of
particles?
Question 7
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Which particles are not affected by the strong force?
A.
hadrons
B.
protons
C.
neutrons
D
electrons
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Answer:
Electron
Explanation:
Because electron are not hadrons so electron are not affected by strong force
Particles that can not be affected by strong forces are electrons.
What are electrons?Electrons are the rotating material around the nucleus of an atomic element in orbit.
Atoms have electrostatic energy between their electrons. This force is not broken by a force as strong as nuclear power.
What are strong forces?Strong force is a fundamental interaction of nature that acts between subatomic particles of matter.
There are four basic forces in nature:
Gravity: the gravitational force used between any heavy objects. It has an infinite range.Electrical energy: energy used between electrically charged objects. It can be either attraction or repulsion.Nuclear power: is the magnetic field that responds to the binding of protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom. It only works for very short distances.Weak nuclear power: a force that causes nuclear decay. It only works for very short distances.Therefore, particles that are unaffected by strong force are electrons.
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"It is impossible to devise a process which may convert heat, extracted from a single
reservoir, entirely into work without leaving any change in the working system”.
Use the Second Law of Thermodynamics to state our inability to utilize the heat contents
of oceans and atmosphere which contains a large amount of heat energy but cannot be
converted into useful mechanical work You may use the concept of heat engine to discuss
this
Answer:
According to the second law of thermodynamics, we are unable to use the heat of the ocean and the atmosphere because we do not have a reservoir that has a temperature lower than the ocean or the atmosphere.
Explanation:
As you already know, the ocean and atmosphere have a lot of thermal energy, however, we are unable to convert this energy into mechanical energy that would be useful for our activities. This can be explained by the second law of thermodynamics, since it states that the presence of two bodies with different temperatures is necessary for it to be possible to transform heat into work.
In this case, to transform the thermal energy of the ocean and the atmosphere into mechanical energy we would need the existence of a thermal motor, which is only possible to be established when there is a body with high thermal energy and a sink, a reservoir, with low thermal energy, which will be the place where the heat will be expelled, to be converted into work. We do not have a reservoir with less thermal energy than the ocean and the atmosphere, so we cannot use their energy.
A student performs an experiment that involves the motion of a pendulum. The student attaches one end of a string to an object of mass M and secures the other end of the string so that the object is at rest as it hangs from the string. When the student raises the object to a height above its lowest point and releases it from rest, the object undergoes simple harmonic motion. As the student collects data about the time it takes for the pendulum to undergo one oscillation, the student observes that the time for one swing significantly changes after each oscillation. The student wants to conduct the experiment a second time. Which two of the following procedures should the student consider when conducting the second experiment?
a) Make sure that the length of the string is not too long.
b) Make sure that the mass of the pendulum is not too large.
c) Make sure that the difference in height between the pendulum's release position and rest position is not too large.
d) Make sure that the experiment is conducted in an environment that has minimal wind resistance.
Answer:
the answers the correct one is cη
Explanation:
In this simple pendulum experiment the student observes a significant change in time between each period. This occurs since an approximation used is that the sine of the angle is small, so
sin θ = θ
with this approach the equation will be surveyed
d² θ / dt² = - g / L sin θ
It is reduced to
d² θ / dt² = - g / L θ
in which the time for each oscillation is constant, for this approximation the angle must be less than 10º so that the difference between the sine and the angles is less than 1%
The angle is related to the height of the pendulum
sin θ = h / L
h = L sin θ.
Therefore the student must be careful that the height is small.
When reviewing the answers the correct one is cη
Considering the approximation of simple harmonic motion, the correct option is:
(c) Make sure that the difference in height between the pendulum's release position and rest position is not too large.
Simple Harmonic MotionAccording to Newton's second law in case of rotational motion, we have;
[tex]\tau = I \alpha[/tex]
Applying this, in the case of a simple pendulum, we get;
[tex]-mg\,sin\,\theta =mL^2 \,\frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2}[/tex]
On, rearranging the above equation, we get;
[tex]mL^2 \,\frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} + mg\,sin\,\theta=0\\\\\implies \frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} +\frac{g}{L} sin \,\theta=0[/tex]
Now, if angular displacement is very small, i.e.; the bob of the pendulum is only raised slightly.
Then, [tex]sin\, \theta \approx \theta[/tex]
[tex]\implies \frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} +\frac{g}{L} \,\theta=0[/tex]
This is now in the form of the equation of a simple harmonic motion.
[tex]\frac{d^2 \theta}{dt^2} +\omega^2 \,\theta=0[/tex]
Comparing both these equations, we can say that;
[tex]\omega = \sqrt{\frac{g}{L}}[/tex]
[tex]T=2\pi\sqrt{\frac{L}{g}}[/tex]
This relation for the time period can only be obtained if the angular displacement is very less.
So, the correct option is;
Option (c): Make sure that the difference in height between the pendulum's release position and rest position is not too large.
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A Texas cockroach of mass 0.157 kg runs counterclockwise around the rim of a lazy Susan (a circular disk mounted on a vertical axle) that has a radius 14.9 cm, rotational inertia 5.92 x 10-3 kg·m2, and frictionless bearings. The cockroach's speed (relative to the ground) is 2.92 m/s, and the lazy Susan turns clockwise with angular velocity ω0 = 3.89 rad/s. The cockroach finds a bread crumb on the rim and, of course, stops. (a) What is the angular speed of the lazy Susan after the cockroach stops? (b) Is mechanical energy conserved as it stops?
Answer:
-7.23 rad/s
Explanation:
Given that
Mass of the cockroach, m = 0.157 kg
Radius of the disk, r = 14.9 cm = 0.149 m
Rotational Inertia, I = 5.92*10^-3 kgm²
Speed of the cockroach, v = 2.92 m/s
Angular velocity of the rim, w = 3.89 rad/s
The initial angular momentum of rim is
Iw = 5.92*10^-3 * 3.89
Iw = 2.3*10^-2 kgm²/s
The initial angular momentum of cockroach about the axle of the disk is
L = -mvr
L = -0.157 * 2.92 * 0.149
L = -0.068 kgm²/s
This means that we can get the initial angular momentum of the system by summing both together
2.3*10^-2 + -0.068
L' = -0.045 kgm²/s
After the cockroach stops, the total inertia of the spinning disk is
I(f) = I + mr²
I(f) = 5.92*10^-3 + 0.157 * 0.149²
I(f) = 5.92*10^-3 + 3.49*10^-3
I(f) = 9.41*10^-3 kgm²
Final angular momentum of the disk is
L'' = I(f).w(f)
L''= 9.41*10^-3w(f)
Using the conservation of total angular momentum, we have
-0.068 = 9.41*10^-3w(f) + 0
w(f) = -0.068 / 9.41*10^-3
w(f) = -7.23 rad/s
Therefore, the speed of the lazy Susan after the cockroach stops is -7.23 and is directed in the opposite direction of the initial lazy Susan angular speed
b)
The mechanical energy of the cockroach is not converted as it stops
Which is the correct representation of the right-hand rule for a current flowing to the right?
Answer:
The third image
Explanation:
The one with the thumb pointing to the right
Answer:
3, correct on Edge 2020
Which is a characteristic of diatoms?
A)whip-like tail
B)heterotrophic
C)multicellular
D)glass-ive cell wall
Answer:
b
Explanation:
Answer:
The correct answer is D, diatoms have glass-like cell walls.
You could use an analytical or triple beam balance to determine a ___ called ____
A)
physical property; mass.
B)
chemical property, mass.
C)
physical property; weight.
D)
physical property; density.
Answer:
a and b are the correct answers
Explanation:
Answer:
A) physical property; mass.
Explanation:
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Yellow light with wavelength 600 nm is travelling to the left (in the negative x direction) in vacuum. The light is polarized along the z direction. (a) Draw a neat snapshot mode labeled vector picture of the wave. (b) Draw a neat movie mode labeled vector picture of the wave. (c) If the wave were to represent blue light instead of yellow light, how would your pictures in parts a and b change? If there is no change, say so explicitly.
Answer: (a) and (b) => check attached file.
(c). Picture (a) and (b) will both remain the same.
Explanation:
IMPORTANT: The solution to the question (a) and (b) that is (a) Draw a neat snapshot mode labeled vector picture of the wave. (b) Draw a neat movie mode labeled vector picture of the wave is there in the ATTACHED FILE/PICTURE.
It is also worthy of note to know that in anything Electromagnetic wave, the magnetic field, the Electric Field and their direction of propagation are perpendicular to each other.
Therefore, knowing the fact above we can say that in yellow light, the magnetic field is in the y-direction and the Electric Field is in the z-direction.
Hence, the solution to option C is given below;
(C).If the wave were to represent blue light instead of yellow light, picture (a) will remain the same because both light are Electromagnetic wave, although the wavelength will have to change. Picture (b) will also remain the same because they are both Electromagnetic waves and possess similar properties.
Explain how an electrical current is produced.
Answer:electric current can be generated by moving a metal wire through a magnetic field .electric current can also be produced by batteries
Explanation:
electric current can be generated by moving a metal wire through a magnetic field.this method is applicable in electric generators.
Electric current can also be generated by connecting metal wires to batteries.
A 200.0 g block rests on a frictionless, horizontal surface. It is pressed against a horizontal spring with spring constant 4500.0 N/m (assume that the spring is massless). The block is held in position such that the spring is compressed 4.00 cm shorter than its undisturbed length. The block is suddenly released and allowed to slide away on the frictionless surface. Find the speed the block will be traveling when it leaves the spring.
Answer:
6 m/s
Explanation:
Given that :
mass of the block m = 200.0 g = 200 × 10⁻³ kg
the horizontal spring constant k = 4500.0 N/m
position of the block (distance x) = 4.00 cm = 0.04 m
To determine the speed the block will be traveling when it leaves the spring; we applying the work done on the spring as it is stretched (or compressed) with the kinetic energy.
i.e [tex]\frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{1}{2} mv^2[/tex]
[tex]kx^2 = mv^2[/tex]
[tex]4500* 0.04^2 = 200*10^{-3} *v^2[/tex]
[tex]7.2 =200*10^{-3}*v^{2}[/tex]
[tex]v^{2} =\frac{7.2}{200*10^{-3}}[/tex]
[tex]v =\sqrt{\frac{7.2}{200*10^{-3}}}[/tex]
v = 6 m/s
Hence,the speed the block will be traveling when it leaves the spring is 6 m/s
A long solid conducting cylinder with radius a = 12 cm carries current I1 = 5 A going into the page. This current is distributed uniformly over the cross section of the cylinder. A cylindrical shell with radius b = 21 cm is concentric with the solid cylinder and carries a current I2 = 3 A coming out of the page. 1)Calculate the y component of the magnetic field By at point P, which lies on the x axis a distance r = 41 cm from the center of the cylinders.
Answer:
Explanation:
We shall use Ampere's circuital law to find magnetic field at required point.
The point is outside the circumference of two given wires so whole current will be accounted for .
Ampere's circuital law
B = ∫ Bdl = μ₀ I
line integral will be over circular path of radius r = 41 cm .
Total current I = 5A -3A = 2A .
∫ Bdl = μ₀ I
2π r B = μ₀ I
2π x .41 B = 4π x 10⁻⁷ x 2
B = 2 x 10⁻⁷ x 2 / .41
= 9.75 x 10⁻⁷ T . It will be along - ve Y - direction.
Exercise should challenge your body and be at a greater intensity than your usual bif daily activity. Discuss
Answer:
A fan pushes hot air out of a vent and into a room. The hot air displaces cold air in the room, causing the cold air to move closer to the floor.
The hot air displacing the cold air is an example of transfer by
Explanation:
What types of mediums are involved in the energy transfer
Answer:
In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields. In sound waves, energy is transferred through vibration of air particles or particles of a solid through which the sound travels. In water waves, energy is transferred through the vibration of the water particles.
A cylindrical specimen of some metal alloy having an elastic modulus of 108 GPa and an original cross-sectional diameter of 3.7 mm will experience only elastic deformation when a tensile load of 1890 N is applied. Calculate the maximum length of the specimen before deformation if the maximum allowable elongation is 0.45 mm.
Answer:
L= 276.4 mm
Explanation:
Given that
E= 180 GPa
d= 3.7 mm
F= 1890 N
ΔL= 0.45 mm
We know that ,elongation due to load F in a cylindrical bar is given as follows
[tex]\Delta L =\dfrac{FL}{AE}[/tex]
[tex]L=\dfrac{\Delta L\times AE}{F}[/tex]
Now by putting the values in the above equation we get
[tex]L=\dfrac{0.45\times 10^{-3}\times \dfrac{\pi}{4}\times (3.7\times 10^{-3})^2\times 108\times 10^9}{1890}\ m[/tex]
L=0.2764 m
L= 276.4 mm
Therefore the length of the specimen will be 276.4 mm
The main component of all computer memory is
Answer: R.A.M
Explanation:
A chemical reaction occurs. Which of the following would indicate that energy is transformed during the reaction? A. an electrical charge is produced B. heat is produced C. light is produced D. all of these
Answer:
b
Explanation:
During the process of mountain building, earthquakes sometimes occur along continental-continental convergent boundaries. Which statement best describes the motion of the plates along these boundaries that causes the earthquakes?
The plates push apart from each other with no subduction.
Subduction occurs with the less-dense plate sinking below the other plate.
Subduction occurs with the more-dense plate sinking below the other plate.
The plates smash together with no subduction.
Answer:
The correct answer is The plates smash together with no subduction. I just took this on Edge. Glad I could help!
The statement best describes the motion of the plates along these boundaries that causes the earthquakes is that The plates smash together with no subduction
For better understanding let's explain what the answer means
it is said that the meeting point of two tectonic plates will causea convergent plate boundary to be formed. one of the converging plates will move under the other as it is known as subductionFrom the above we can therefore say that the answer The statement best describes the motion of the plates along these boundaries that causes the earthquakes is that The plates smash together with no subduction, is correct
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Electric fields are MOST associated with ________.
A steam engine takes in superheated steam at 270 °C and discharges condensed steam from its cylinder at 50 °C. The engine has an efficiency of 30%, and taken in 50 kJ from the hot steam per cycle. If a Carnot engine takes in the same amount of heat per cycle and operates at these temperatures, the work it can turn into is most likely to be:a) 15 kJ. b) 20 kJ. c) 10 kJ. d) 50 kJ.
Answer:
b) 20 kJ
Explanation:
Efficiency of carnot engine = (T₁ - T₂ ) / T₁ Where T₁ is temperature of hot source and T₂ is temperature of sink .
T₁ = 270 + 273 = 543K
T₂ = 50 + 273 = 323 K
Putting the given values of temperatures
efficiency = (543 - 323) / 543
= .405
heat input = 50 KJ
efficiency = output work / input heat energy
.405 = output work / 50
output work = 20.25 KJ.
= 20 KJ .
A turntable has a moment of inertia of 3.00 x 10-2 kgm2 and spins freely on a frictionless bearing at 25.0 rev/min. A 0.300 kg ball of putty is dropped vertically on the turntable and sticks at a point 0.10m from the center. The total moment of inertia of the system increases, and the turntable slows down. But by what factor does the angular momentum of the system change after the putty is dropped onto the turntable
Answer:
There will be no change in the angular momentum of the system.
Explanation:
Total angular momentum of the system will remain unchanged . We can apply law of conservation of momentum because no external torque is acting on the system . There is increase in the momentum of inertia due to dropping of ball of putty . In order to conserve angular momentum , the system decreases its angular velocity . Hence the final angular momentum remains unchanged .
A particle is projected at an angle 60 degrees to the horizontal with a speed of 20m/s. (i) calculate total time of flight of the particle. (i) speed of the particle at its maximum height
Answer:
Time of flight=3.5 seconds
Speed at maximum height is 0
Explanation:
Φ=60°
initial velocity=u=20m/s
Acceleration due to gravity=g=9.8 m/s^2
Total time of flight=T
Final speed=v
question 1:
T=(2 x u x sinΦ)/g
T=(2 x 20 x sin60)/9.8
T=(2 x 20 x 0.8660)/9.8
T=34.64/9.8
T=3.5 seconds
Question 2
Speed at maximum height is 0
How are the elements in the same row similar
Answer:
All elements in a row have the same number of electron shells. Each next element in a period has one more proton and is less metallic than its predecessor. Arranged this way, groups of elements in the same column have similar chemical and physical properties, reflecting the periodic law.
When we apply the energy conversation principle to a cylinder rolling down an incline without sliding, we exclude the work done by friction because: A. there is no friction present B. the angular velocity of the center of mass about the point of contact is zero C. the coefficient of kinetic friction is zero D. the linear velocity of the point of contact (relative to the inclined surface) is zero E. the coefficient of static and kinetic friction are equal
Answer:
D. the linear velocity of the point of contact (relative to the inclined surface) is zero
Explanation:
The force of friction emerges only when there is relative velocity between two objects . In case of perfect rolling , there is no sliding so relative velocity between the surface and the point of contact is zero . In other words the velocity of point of contact becomes zero , even though , the whole body is in linear motion . It happens due point of contact having two velocities which are equal and opposite . One of the velocity is in forward direction and the other velocity which is due to rotation is in backward direction . So net velocity of point of contact becomes zero . Due to absence of sliding , displacement due to friction becomes zero . Hence work done by friction becomes zero.
1) Calculate the equivalent resistance of 2 resistors wired in parallel. The value of the resistors are
4 ohms and 8 ohms.
Explanation:
[tex]r = \: ( { \frac{4 \times 8}{4 + 8} } \\ r= \: ohm[/tex]2.67
Answer:2 2/3 ohms
Explanation:
equivalent resistance=R
r1=4 ohms
r2=8 ohms
For parallel connection
1/R=1/(r1) + 1/(r2)
1/R=1/4 + 1/8
1/R=(2x1+1x1)/8
1/R=(2+1)/8
1/R=3/8
Cross multiply
1x8=3xR
8=3R
Divide both sides by 3
8/3=3R/3
8/3=R
R=8/3 or 2 2/3 ohms
