Explanation:
We know that,
[tex]v(wave \: speed) = f(frequency) \times \alpha (wavelength)[/tex]
frequency (f) = 1 / t (sec) = 8/60 = 0.13 Hz
V ( wave speed) = 0.13 * 120 = 16 m/sec
The speed of the given wave is equal to 15.96 m/s.
What are frequency and wavelength?The frequency of the wave can be defined as the number of oscillations of a wave in one second. The frequency has S.I. units which can be expressed as per second or hertz (Hz).
The wavelength can be described as the distance between the two adjacent points in phase. Two crests or two troughs of a wave are separated by a distance is called wavelength.
The relationship between wavelength (λ), frequency (ν), and wave speed (V):
V = νλ
Given, the frequency of the wave, ν = 8 min⁻¹ = 0.133 s⁻¹
The wavelength of the wave, λ = 120 m
The speed of the waves can calculate from the above-mentioned relationship:
V = νλ = 120 × 0.133 = 15.96 m/s
Therefore, the speed of the wave is equal to 15.96 m/s.
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A current of 5 A is flowing in a 20 mH inductor. The energy stored in the magnetic field of this inductor is:_______
a. 1J.
b. 0.50J.
c. 0.25J.
d. 0.
e. dependent upon the resistance of the inductor.
Answer:
C. 0.25J
Explanation:
Energy stored in the magnetic field of the inductor is expressed as E = 1/2LI² where;
L is the inductance
I is the current flowing in the inductor
Given parameters
L = 20mH = 20×10^-3H
I = 5A
Required
Energy stored in the magnetic field.
E = 1/2 × 20×10^-3 × 5²
E = 1/2 × 20×10^-3 × 25
E = 10×10^-3 × 25
E = 0.01 × 25
E = 0.25Joules.
Hence the energy stored in the magnetic field of this inductor is 0.25Joules
Which of the following regions of the electromagnetic spectrum have longer wavelengths than visible light? 1. infrared radiation 2. ultraviolet radiation 3. microwave radiation
Answer:infrared radiation
Explanation:
Infrared radiation and microwave radiation of the electromagnetic spectrum have longer wavelengths than visible light.
What is electromagnetic wave?EM waves are another name for electromagnetic waves. When an electric field interacts with a magnetic field, electromagnetic waves are created. These electromagnetic waves make up electromagnetic radiations. It is also possible to say that electromagnetic waves are made up of magnetic and electric fields that are oscillating. The basic equations of electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, have an answer in electromagnetic waves.
If we arrange electromagnetic wave with decrease in wavelength, we get:
Radio waves > microwave > Infrared > Visible light > Ultraviolet > X-rays > Gamma radiation.
Hence, Infrared radiation and microwave radiation of the electromagnetic spectrum have longer wavelengths than visible light.
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The roller coaster car reaches point A of the loop with speed of 20 m/s, which is increasing at the rate of 5 m/s2. Determine the magnitude of the acceleration at A if pA
Answer and Explanation:
Data provided as per the question is as follows
Speed at point A = 20 m/s
Acceleration at point C = [tex]5 m/s^2[/tex]
[tex]r_A = 25 m[/tex]
The calculation of the magnitude of the acceleration at A is shown below:-
Centripetal acceleration is
[tex]a_c = \frac{v^2}{r}[/tex]
now we will put the values into the above formula
= [tex]\frac{20^2}{25}[/tex]
After solving the above equation we will get
[tex]= 16 m/s^2[/tex]
Tangential acceleration is
[tex]= \sqrt{ac^2 + at^2} \\\\ = \sqrt{16^2 + 5^2}\\\\ = 16.703 m/s^2[/tex]
Water is draining from an inverted conical tank with base radius 8 m. If the water level goes down at 0.03 m/min, how fast is the water draining when the depth of the water is 6 m
Answer:
0.03/π m/min
Explanation:
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A charge of 15 is moving with velocity of 6.2 x17 which makes an angle of 48 degrees with respect to the magnetic field. If the force on the particle is 4838 N, find the magnitude of the magnetic field.
a. 06.0T.
b. 08.0T.
c. 07.0T.
d. 05.0 T.
Complete question:
A charge of 15C is moving with velocity of 6.2 x 10³ m/s which makes an angle of 48 degrees with respect to the magnetic field. If the force on the particle is 4838 N, find the magnitude of the magnetic field.
a. 0.06 T
b. 0.08 T
c. 0.07 T
d. 0.05 T
Answer:
The magnitude of the magnetic field is 0.07 T.
Explanation:
Given;
magnitude of the charge, q = 15C
velocity of the charge, v = 6.2 x 10³ m/s
angle between the charge and the magnetic field, θ = 48°
the force on the particle, F = 4838 N
The magnitude of the magnetic field can be calculated by applying Lorentz force formula;
F = qvBsinθ
where;
B is the magnitude of the magnetic field
B = F / vqsinθ
B = (4838) / (6.2 x 10³ x 15 x sin48)
B = 0.07 T
Therefore, the magnitude of the magnetic field is 0.07 T.
The only force acting on a 3.4 kg canister that is moving in an xy plane has a magnitude of 3.0 N. The canister initially has a velocity of 2.5 m/s in the positive x direction, and some time later has a velocity of 4.8 m/s in the positive y direction. How much work is done on the canister by the 3.0 N force during this time
Answer:
16.79JExplanation:
Given data
mass of canister= 3.4 kg
force acting on canister= 3 N
initial velocity u= 2.5 m/s
final velocity v= 4.8 m/s
The work done on the canister is the change in kinetic energy on the canister
change in [tex]KE= Kfinal- Kinitial[/tex]
K.E initial
[tex]Kintial= \frac{1}{2} mv^2\\\\Kintial= \frac{1}{2}*2*2.5^2\\\\KInitial= \frac{1}{2} *2*6.25\\\\Kinitial= 6.25J[/tex]
K.E final
[tex]Kfinal= \frac{1}{2} mv^2\\\\ Kfinal= \frac{1}{2}*2*4.8^2\\\\ Kfinal= \frac{1}{2} *2*23.04\\\\ Kfinal= 23.04J[/tex]
The net work done is [tex]KE= Kfinal- Kinitial[/tex]
[tex]W net= 23.04-6.25= 16.79J[/tex]
A skull believed to belong to an ancient human being has a carbon-14 decay rate of 5.4 disintegrations per minute per gram of carbon (5.4 dis/min*gC). If living organisms have a decay rate of 15.3 dis/min*gC, how old is this skull
Answer:
9.43*10^3 year
Explanation:
For this question, we ought to remember, or know that the half life of carbon 14 is 5730, and that would be vital in completing the calculation
To start with, we use the formula
t(half) = In 2/k,
if we make k the subject of formula, we have
k = in 2/t(half), now we substitute for the values
k = in 2 / 5730
k = 1.21*10^-4 yr^-1
In(A/A•) = -kt, on rearranging, we find out that
t = -1/k * In(A/A•)
The next step is to substitite the values for each into the equation, giving us
t = -1/1.21*10^-4 * In(5.4/15.3)
t = -1/1.21*10^-4 * -1.1041
t = 0.943*10^4 year
Suppose a certain laser can provide 82 TW of power in 1.1 ns pulses at a wavelength of 0.24 μm. How much energy is contained in a single pulse?
Answer:
The energy contained in a single pulse is 90,200 J.
Explanation:
Given;
power of the laser, P = 82 TW = 82 x 10¹² W
time taken by the laser to provide the power, t = 1.1 ns = 1.1 x 10⁻⁹ s
the wavelength of the laser, λ = 0.24 μm = 0.24 x 10⁻⁶ m
The energy contained in a single pulse is calculated as;
E = Pt
where;
P is the power of each laser
t is the time to generate the power
E = (82 x 10¹²)(1.1 x 10⁻⁹)
E = 90,200 J
Therefore, the energy contained in a single pulse is 90,200 J
What is the pathway of sound through fluids starting at the oval window through to dissipation of the sound waves at the round window
help... Please help!!!!!!!!!!!
Answer:
a) 6.8--5.10 thats equal 11.9
b) m=ris/run +10 equal 0.06/8 =7.5*10^-3
Seismic attenuation and how spherical spreading affect amplitude, can anyone explain this please!
Answer:
Hey there!
This can be a confusing topic, so it's totally fine if you get confused...
First, Seismic Attenuation is how seismic waves lose energy as they expand and spread.
Secondly, when distance increases, amplitude decreases. This is because the distance (spherical spreading would mean radius) is inversely proportional to amplitude.
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You need to repair a broken fence in your yard. The hole in your fence is
around 3 meters in length and for whatever reason, the store you go to
has oddly specific width 20cm wood. Each plank of wood costs $16.20,
how much will it cost to repair your fence? (Hint: 1 meter = 100 cm) *
Answer:
cost = $ 243.00
Explanation:
This exercise must assume that it uses a complete table for each piece, we can use a direct ratio of proportions, if 1 table is 0.20 m wide, how many tables will be 3.00 m
#_tables = 3 m (1 / 0.20 m)
#_tables = 15 tables
Let's use another direct ratio, or rule of three, for cost. If a board costs $ 16.20, how much do 15 boards cost?
Cost = 15 (16.20 / 1)
cost = $ 243.00
Expectant mothers many times see their unborn child for the first time during an ultrasonic examination. In ultrasonic imaging, the blood flow and heartbeat of the child can be measured using an echolocation technique similar to that used by bats. For the purposes of these questions, please use 1500 m/s as the speed of sound in tissue. I need help with part B and C
To clearly see an image, the wavelength used must be at most 1/4 of the size of the object that is to be imaged. What frequency is needed to image a fetus at 8 weeks of gestation that is 1.6 cm long?
A. 380 kHz
B. 3.8 kHz
C. 85 kHz
D. 3.8 MHz
Answer:
380 kHz
Explanation:
The speed of sound is taken as 1500 m/s
The length of the fetus is 1.6 cm long
The condition is that the wavelength used must be at most 1/4 of the size of the object that is to be imaged.
For this 1.6 cm baby, the wavelength must not exceed
λ = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] of 1.6 cm = [tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] x 1.6 cm = 0.4 cm =
0.4 cm = 0.004 m this is the wavelength of the required ultrasonic sound.
we know that
v = λf
where v is the speed of a wave
λ is the wavelength of the wave
f is the frequency of the wave
f = v/λ
substituting values, we have
f = 1500/0.004 = 375000 Hz
==> 375000/1000 = 375 kHz ≅ 380 kHz
A 1.2-m length of wire centered on the origin carries a 20-A current directed in the positive y direction. Determine the magnetic field at the point x= 5.0m on x-axis.
a. 1.6 nt in the negative z direction
b. 1.6 nt in the positive z direction
c. 2.4 T in the positive z direction
d. 2.4 nt in the negative z direction
e. None of the above
Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
The formula of the magnetic field of a point next to a wire with current is:
B = 2×10^(-7) × ( I /d)
I is the intensity of the current.
d is the distance between the wire and the point.
● B = 2*10^(-7) × (20/5) = 8 ×10^(-7) T
Select the situation for which the torque is the smallest.
a. A 200 kg piece of silver is placed at the end of a 2.5 m tree branch.
b. A 20 kg piece of marble is placed at the end of a 25 m construction crane arm.
c. A 8 kg quartz rock is placed at the end of a 62.5 m thin titanium rod.
d. The torque is the same for two cases.
e. The torque is the same for all cases.
Answer:
e. The torque is the same for all cases.
Explanation:
The formula for torque is:
τ = Fr
where,
τ = Torque
F = Force = Weight (in this case) = mg
r = perpendicular distance between force an axis of rotation
Therefore,
τ = mgr
a)
Here,
m = 200 kg
r = 2.5 m
Therefore,
τ = (200 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(2.5 m)
τ = 4900 N.m
b)
Here,
m = 20 kg
r = 25 m
Therefore,
τ = (20 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(25 m)
τ = 4900 N.m
c)
Here,
m = 8 kg
r = 62.5 m
Therefore,
τ = (8 kg)(9.8 m/s²)(62.5 m)
τ = 4900 N.m
Hence, the correct answer will be:
e. The torque is the same for all cases.
Suppose a 1300 kg car is traveling around a circular curve in a road at a constant
9.0 m/sec. If the curve in the road has a radius of 25 m, then what is the
magnitude of the unbalanced force that steers the car out of its natural straight-
line path?
Answer:
F = 4212 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of a car, m = 1300 kg
Speed of car on the road is 9 m/s
Radius of curve, r = 25 m
We need to find the magnitude of the unbalanced force that steers the car out of its natural straight- line path. The force is called centripetal force. It can be given by :
[tex]F=\dfrac{mv^2}{r}\\\\F=\dfrac{1300\times 9^2}{25}\\\\F=4212\ N[/tex]
So, the force has a magnitude of 4212 N
The Milky Way has a diameter (proper length) of about 1.2×105 light-years. According to an astronaut, how many years would it take to cross the Milky Way if the speed of the spacecraft is 0.890 c?
Answer:
t = 134834.31 years
Explanation:
First we find the speed of the ship:
v = 0.890 c
where,
v = speed of the ship = ?
c = speed of light = 3 x 10⁸ m/s
Therefore, using the values, we get:
v = (0.89)(3 x 10⁸ m/s)
v = 2.67 x 10⁸ m/s
Now, we find the distance in meters:
Distance = s = (1.2 x 10⁵ light years)(9.461 x 10¹⁵/1 light year)
s = 11.35 x 10²⁰ m
Now, for the time we use the following equation:
s = vt
t = s/v
t = (11.35 x 10²⁰ m)/(2.67 x 10⁸ m/s)
t = (4.25 x 10¹² s)(1 h/3600 s)(1 day/24 h)(1 year/365 days)
t = 134834.31 years
If mirror M2 in a Michelson interferometer is moved through 0.233 mm, a shift of 792 bright fringes occurs. What is the wavelength of the light producing the fringe pattern?
Answer:
The wavelength is [tex]\lambda = 589 nm[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that
The distance of the mirror shift is [tex]k = 0.233 \ mm = 0.233*10^{-3} \ m[/tex]
The number of fringe shift is n = 792
Generally the wavelength producing this fringes is mathematically represented as
[tex]\lambda = \frac{ 2 * k }{ n }[/tex]
substituting values
[tex]\lambda = \frac{ 2 * 0.233*10^{-3} }{ 792 }[/tex]
[tex]\lambda = 5.885 *10^{-7} \ m[/tex]
[tex]\lambda = 589 nm[/tex]
An ac generator consists of a coil with 40 turns of wire, each with an area of 0.06 m2 . The coil rotates in a uniform magnetic field B = 0.4 T at a constant frequency of 55 Hz. What is the maximum induced emf?
a. 625 V
b. 110 V
c. 421 V
d. 332 V
e. 200 V
Answer:
d. 332 V
Explanation:
Given;
number of turns in the wire, N = 40 turns
area of the coil, A = 0.06 m²
magnitude of the magnetic field, B = 0.4 T
frequency of the wave, f = 55 Hz
The maximum emf induced in the coil is given by;
E = NBAω
Where;
ω is angular velocity = 2πf
E = NBA(2πf)
E = 40 x 0.4 x 0.06 x (2 x π x 55)
E = 332 V
Therefore, the maximum induced emf in the coil is 332 V.
The correct option is "D"
d. 332 V
You simultaneously shine two light beams, each of intensity I0, on an ideal polarizer. One beam is unpolarized, and the other beam is polarized at an angle of exactly 30.0∘ to the polarizing axis of the polarizer. Find the intensity of the light that emerges from the polarizer. Express your answer in term of I0 .
Answer:
The emerging intensity is equal to 0.75[tex]I_{o}[/tex]
Explanation:
The initial intensity of the light = [tex]I_{o}[/tex]
The angle of polarization β = 30°
We know that the polarized light intensity is related to the initial light intensity by
[tex]I[/tex] = [tex]I_{0} cos^{2}\beta[/tex]
where [tex]I[/tex] is the emerging polarized light intensity
inserting values gives
[tex]I[/tex] = [tex]I_{0} cos^{2}[/tex] 30°
[tex]cos^{2}[/tex] 30° = [tex](cos 30)^{2}[/tex] = [tex](\frac{\sqrt{3} }{2} )^{2}[/tex] = 0.75
[tex]I[/tex] = 0.75[tex]I_{o}[/tex]
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Answer:
F = 2.7×10¯⁶ N.
Explanation:
From the question given:
F = (9×10⁹ Nm/C²) (3.2×10¯⁹ C × 9.6×10¯⁹ C) /(0.32)²
Thus we can obtain the value value of F by carrying the operation as follow:
F = (9×10⁹) (3.2×10¯⁹ × 9.6×10¯⁹) /(0.32)²
F = 2.7648×10¯⁷ / 0.1024
F = 2.7×10¯⁶ N.
Therefore, the value of F is 2.7×10¯⁶ N.
Two identical planets orbit a star in concentric circular orbits in the star's equatorial plane. Of the two, the planet that is farther from the star must have
Answer:
The planet that is farther from the star must have a time period greater.
Explanation:
We can determine the ratio of the period's planet with the radius of the circular orbit in the star's equatorial plane:
[tex] T = 2\pi*\sqrt{\frac{r^{3}}{GM}} [/tex] (1)
Where:
r: is the radius of the circular orbit of the planet and the star
T: is the period
G: is the gravitational constant
M: is the mass of the planet
From equation (1) we have:
[tex] T = 2\pi*\sqrt{\frac{r^{3}}{GM}} = k*r^{3/2} [/tex] (2)
Where k is a constant
From equation (2) we have that of the two planets, the planet that is farther from the star must have a time period greater.
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A circular loop in the plane of a paper lies in a 0.45 T magnetic field pointing into the paper. The loop's diameter changes from 17.0 cm to 6.0 cm in 0.53 s.
A) Determine the direction of the induced current.
B) Determine the magnitude of the average induced emf.
C) If the coil resistance is 2.5 Ω, what is the average induced current?
Answer:
(A). The direction of the induced current will be clockwise.
(B). The magnitude of the average induced emf 16.87 mV.
(C). The induced current is 6.75 mA.
Explanation:
Given that,
Magnetic field = 0.45 T
The loop's diameter changes from 17.0 cm to 6.0 cm .
Time = 0.53 sec
(A). We need to find the direction of the induced current.
Using Lenz law
If the direction of magnetic field shows into the paper then the direction of the induced current will be clockwise.
(B). We need to calculate the magnetic flux
Using formula of flux
[tex]\phi_{1}=BA\cos\theta[/tex]
Put the value into the formula
[tex]\phi_{1}=0.45\times(\pi\times(8.5\times10^{-2})^2)\cos0[/tex]
[tex]\phi_{1}=0.01021\ Wb[/tex]
We need to calculate the magnetic flux
Using formula of flux
[tex]\phi_{2}=BA\cos\theta[/tex]
Put the value into the formula
[tex]\phi_{2}=0.45\times(\pi\times(3\times10^{-2})^2)\cos0[/tex]
[tex]\phi_{2}=0.00127\ Wb[/tex]
We need to calculate the magnitude of the average induced emf
Using formula of emf
[tex]\epsilon=-N(\dfrac{\Delta \phi}{\Delta t})[/tex]
Put the value into t5he formula
[tex]\epsilon=-1\times(\dfrac{0.00127-0.01021}{0.53})[/tex]
[tex]\epsilon=0.016867\ V[/tex]
[tex]\epsilon=16.87\ mV[/tex]
(C). If the coil resistance is 2.5 Ω.
We need to calculate the induced current
Using formula of current
[tex]I=\dfrac{\epsilon}{R}[/tex]
Put the value into the formula
[tex]I=\dfrac{0.016867}{2.5}[/tex]
[tex]I=0.00675\ A[/tex]
[tex]I=6.75\ mA[/tex]
Hence, (A). The direction of the induced current will be clockwise.
(B). The magnitude of the average induced emf 16.87 mV.
(C). The induced current is 6.75 mA.
A flatbed truck is supported by its four drive wheels, and is moving with an acceleration of 7.4 m/s2. For what value of the coefficient of static friction between the truck bed and a cabinet will the cabinet slip along the bed surface?
Answer:
The value is [tex]\mu = 0.76[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that
The acceleration is [tex]a = 7.4 \ m /s^2[/tex]
Generally the force by which the truck bed (truck) is moving with is mathematically represented as
[tex]F = ma[/tex]
Now for the truck cabinet to slip from the truck bed then the frictional force between the truck cabinet is equal the force by which the the truck bed is moving with that is
[tex]F_f = F[/tex]
Here [tex]F_f[/tex] is the frictional force which is mathematically represented as
[tex]F_f = \mu * m * g[/tex]
substituting into above equation
[tex]\mu * m * g = ma[/tex]
=> [tex]\mu = \frac{a}{g}[/tex]
substituting values
[tex]\mu = \frac{ 7.4 }{ 9.8}[/tex]
[tex]\mu = 0.76[/tex]
An aluminum rod 17.400 cm long at 20°C is heated to 100°C. What is its new length? Aluminum has a linear expansion coefficient of 25 × 10-6 C-1.
Answer:
the new length is 17.435cm
Explanation:
the new length is 17.435cm
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The new length of aluminum rod is 17.435 cm.
The linear expansion coefficient is given as,
[tex]\alpha=\frac{L_{1}-L_{0}}{L_{0}(T_{1}-T_{0})}[/tex]
Given that, An aluminum rod 17.400 cm long at 20°C is heated to 100°C.
and linear expansion coefficient is [tex]25*10^{-6}C^{-1}[/tex]
Substitute, [tex]L_{0}=17.400cm,T_{1}=100,T_{0}=20,\alpha=25*10^{-6}C^{-1}[/tex]
[tex]25*10^{-6}C^{-1} =\frac{L_{1}-17.400}{17.400(100-20)}\\\\25*10^{-6}C^{-1} = \frac{L_{1}-17.400}{1392} \\\\L_{1}=[25*10^{-6}C^{-1} *1392}]+17.400\\\\L_{1}=17.435cm[/tex]
Hence, The new length of aluminum rod is 17.435 cm.
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Which examination technique is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen?
Answer:
Fluoroscopy
Explanation:
A Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. In its primary application of medical imaging, a fluoroscope allows a physician to see the internal structure and function of a patient, so that the pumping action of the heart or the motion of swallowing, for example, can be watched.
"A light beam incident on a diffraction grating consists of waves with two different wavelengths. The separation of the two first order lines is great if"
Answer:
A light beam incident on a diffraction grating consists of waves with two different wavelengths. The separation of the two first order lines is great if
the dispersion is great
Calculate the density of the following material.
1 kg helium with a volume of 5.587 m³
700 kg/m³
5.587 kg/m³
0.179 kg/m³
Answer:
[tex]density \: = \frac{mass}{volume} [/tex]
1 / 5.587 is equal to 0.179 kg/m³
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Answer:
The answer is
0.179 kg/m³Explanation:
Density of a substance is given by
[tex]Density \: = \frac{mass}{volume} [/tex]
From the
mass = 1 kg
volume = 5.583 m³
Substitute the values into the above formula
We have
[tex]Density \: = \frac{1 \: kg}{5.583 \: {m}^{3} } [/tex]
We have the final answer as
Density = 0.179 kg/m³Hope this helps you
"When red light in vacuum is incident at the Brewster angle on a certain glass slab, the angle of refraction is"
Complete Question
When red light in vacuum is incident at the Brewster angle on a certain glass slab, the angle of refraction is [tex]36.0 ^o[/tex] . What are
(a) the index of refraction of the glass and
(b) the Brewster angle?
Answer:
a
[tex]n_r = 1.376[/tex]
b
[tex]i = 54^o[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that
The angle of refraction is [tex]r = 36.0 ^o[/tex]
Generally according Brewster law
[tex]i + r = 90[/tex]
Here [tex]i[/tex] is the angle of incidence which is also the Brewster angle
So
[tex]i + 36.0 = 90[/tex]
[tex]i = 54^o[/tex]
Now the refractive index is mathematically represented as
[tex]n_r = tan (i)[/tex]
substituting values
[tex]n_r = tan (54)[/tex]
[tex]n_r = 1.376[/tex]
Radar is used to determine distances to various objects by measuring the round-trip time for an echo from the object. (a) How far away (in m) is the planet Venus if the echo time is 900 s? m (b) What is the echo time (in µs) for a car 80.0 m from a Highway Patrol radar unit? µs (c) How accurately (in nanoseconds) must you be able to measure the echo time to an airplane 12.0 km away to determine its distance within 11.5 m? ns
Answer:
a) 1.35 x 10^11 m
b) 0.53 µs
c) 8 ns
Explanation:
Radar involves the use of radio wave which has speed c = 3 x 10^8 m/s
a) for 900 s,
The distance for a round trip = v x t
==> (3 x 10^8) x 900 = 2.7 x 10^11 m
The distance of Venus is half this round trip distance = (2.7 x 10^11)/2 = 1.35 x 10^11 m
b) for a 80.0 m distance of the car from the radar source, the radar will travel a total distance of
d = 2 x 80 = 160 m
the time taken = d/c = 160/(3 x 10^8) = 5.3 x 10^-7 s = 0.53 µs
c) accuracy in distance Δd = 11.5 m
Δt = accuracy in time = Δd/c = 11.5/(3 x 10^8) = 3.8 x 10^-8 = 38 ns
