Answer:
[tex]_{18}^{39} } Ar[/tex]
Explanation:
The given equation shows the disintegration of an unstable isotope of chlorine to beta particle and Argon nucleus. The nucleus undergoes the emission of a beta particle to form a more stable nucleus of Argon.
[tex]_{17} ^{39} Cl[/tex] ⇒ [tex]_{-1}^{0} e[/tex] + [tex]_{18}^{39} } Ar[/tex]
Argon is a stable gas and is found in the group 8 on the periodic table of elements.
Answer:
Answer is below
Explanation:
39 18 Ar
In a physics lab, light with a wavelength of 560 nm travels in air from a laser to a photocell in a time of 17.2 ns . When a slab of glass with a thickness of 0.810 m is placed in the light beam, with the beam incident along the normal to the parallel faces of the slab, it takes the light a time of 20.8 ns to travel from the laser to the photocell.
Required:
What is the wavelength of the light in the glass?
Answer:
Distance traveled = 3 * 10E8 * 17.2 * 10E-9 = 5.16 m
.81 / 3 * 10E8 = 2.7 * 10E-9 normal time thru glass
(20.8 - 17.2) * E10-9 = 3.6 * 10E-9 additional time due to glass
c tg = c n ta where tg and ta are the times spent in glass and air
(Note you can also write Va = n Vg or D / ta = n D / tg)
n = tg / ta = 3.6 / 2.7 = 1.33 the index of refraction of the glass
Wavelength (air) = Wavelength (glass) * n
Wavelenght = 560 nm / 1.33 = 421 nm
A baseball pitcher brings his arm forward during a pitch, rotating the forearm about the elbow. If the velocity of the ball in the pitcher's hand is 34.0 m/s and the ball is 0.310 m from the elbow joint, what is the angular velocity (in rad/s) of the forearm
Answer:
[tex]\omega=109.67\ rad/s[/tex]
Explanation:
Given that,
The speed of the ball, u = 34 m/s
The ball is 0.310 m from the elbow joint.
We need to find the angular velocity (in rad/s) of the forearm.
We know that,
[tex]v=r\omega\\\\\omega=\dfrac{v}{r}\\\\\omega=\dfrac{34}{0.31}\\\\\omega=109.67\ rad/s[/tex]
So, the required angular velocity of the forearm is 109.67 rad/s.
A Man has 5o kg mass man in the earth and find his weight
Answer:
49 N
Explanation:
Given,
Mass ( m ) = 50 kg
To find : Weight ( W ) = ?
Take the value of acceleration due to gravity as 9.8 m/s^2
Formula : -
W = mg
W = 50 x 9.8
W = 49 N
The barometer of a mountain hiker reads 980 mbars at the beginning of a hiking trip and 790 mbars at the end. Neglecting the effect of altitude on local gravitational acceleration, determine the vertical distance climbed. A
Complete Question
The barometer of a mountain hiker reads 980 mbars at the beginning of a hiking trip and 790 mbars at the end. Neglecting the effect of altitude on local gravitational acceleration, determine the vertical distance climbed. Assume an average air density of 1.20kg/m^2
Answer:
[tex]h=1614m[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that:
Initial Pressure [tex]P_1=980mbar=>98000Pa[/tex]
Final Pressure [tex]P_2=790mbar=>79000Pa[/tex]
Density [tex]\rho=1.20kg/m^2[/tex]
Generally the equation for Height climbed is mathematically given by
[tex]h=\frac{P_1-P_2}{\rho*g}[/tex]
[tex]h=\frac{P_1-P_2}{1.20*9.81}[/tex]
[tex]h=1614m[/tex]
Use the following information to answer the next question.
Environmental Concerns
1. release of greenhouse gases
2. release of gases that cause acid rain
3. release of excess heat
4. depletion of solar energy
5. depletion of geothermal energy
6. flooding of land
Which of the above environmental concerns are associated with the production of electricity?
Select one:
O A. 2, 3, and 4
O B. 1, 2, 3, and 6
O C. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
O D. 1, 3, and 5
Answer:
1.Emitted primarily through the burning of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal), solid waste, and trees and wood products. Changes in land use also play a role. Deforestation and soil degradation add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, while forest regrowth takes it out of the atmosphere.
2.Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.
3.Untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when your core body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke requires immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage to your brain and other vital organs that can result in death.
4.The loss of solar energy in passing through the atmospheric layers is called the atmospheric deflection. ... The longer the path traversed, the greater the amount of radiant energy depleted. Various processes whereby heat energy is lost through the atmosphere are known as scattering, diffusion, absorption, and reflection.
5.Geothermal energy is renewable because the Earth has retained a huge amount of the heat energy that was generated during formation of the planet. In addition, heat is continuously produced by decay of radioactive elements within the Earth. The amount of heat within the Earth, and the amount that is lost though natural processes (e.g. volcanic activity, conduction/radiation to the atmosphere), are much, much more than the amount of heat lost through geothermal energy production. At any one geothermal field, however, the temperature of the geothermal reservoir or the fluid levels/fluid pressure in the reservoir may decrease over time as fluids are produced and energy is extracted. Produced fluids can be re-injected to maintain pressures, although this may further cool down the reservoir if care is not taken. Over time, it is commonly necessary to drill additional wells in order to maintain energy production as temperatures and/or reservoir fluid pressures decline.
6.Floods, Floodplains, and Flood-Prone Areas. ... Flooding is a result of heavy or continuous rainfall exceeding the absorptive capacity of soil and the flow capacity of rivers, streams, and coastal areas. This causes a watercourse to overflow its banks onto adjacent lands.
The environmental concerns associated with the production of electricity are the release of greenhouse gases, the release of gases that cause acid rain, the release of excess heat, the flooding of land, and the depletion of geothermal energy so, option C is correct.
What is electricity?The presence or movement of charged particles is electricity. The movement of electrons through a circuit is known as an electric current. The accumulation of electrons on an insulator causes static electricity.
Mostly released when solid trash, trees, and wood products are burned, along with fossil fuels (coal, gas, and oil).
Land use changes also have an impact. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere by deforestation and soil erosion, while it is removed from it by forest regeneration.
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gAn optical engineer needs to ensure that the bright fringes from a double-slit are 15.7 mm apart on a detector that is from the slits. If the slits are illuminated with coherent light of wavelength 633 nm, how far apart should the slits be
Answer:
d = 68.5 x 10⁻⁶ m = 68.5 μm
Explanation:
The complete question is as follows:
An optical engineer needs to ensure that the bright fringes from a double-slit are 15.7 mm apart on a detector that is 1.70m from the slits. If the slits are illuminated with coherent light of wavelength 633 nm, how far apart should the slits be?
The answer can be given by using the formula derived from Young's Double Slit Experiment:
[tex]y = \frac{\lambda L}{d}\\\\d =\frac{\lambda L}{y}\\\\[/tex]
where,
d = slit separation = ?
λ = wavelength = 633 nm = 6.33 x 10⁻⁷ m
L = distance from screen (detector) = 1.7 m
y = distance between bright fringes = 15.7 mm = 0.0157 m
Therefore,
[tex]d = \frac{(6.33\ x\ 10^{-7}\ m)(1.7\ m)}{0.0157\ m}\\\\[/tex]
d = 68.5 x 10⁻⁶ m = 68.5 μm
What is the approximate radius of an equipotential spherical surface of 30 V about a point charge of +15 nC if the potential at an infinite distance from the surface is zero?
Answer:
V = k Q / R potential at distance R for a charge Q
R = k Q / V
R = 9 * 10E9 * 15 * 10E-9 / 30 = 9 * 15 / 30 = 4.5 m
Note: Our equation says that if R if infinite then V must be zero.
In a large chemical factory, a feed pipe carries a liquid at a speed of 5.5 m/s. A pump pushes the liquid along at a gauge pressure of 140,000 Pa. The liquid travels upward 6.0 m and enters a tank at a gauge pressure of 2,000 Pa. The diameter of the pipe remains constant. At what speed does the liquid enter the tank
Answer:
v₂ = 15.24 m / s
Explanation:
This is an exercise in fluid mechanics
Let's write Bernoulli's equation, where the subscript 1 is for the factory pipe and the subscript 2 is for the tank.
P₁ + ½ ρ v₁² + ρ g y₁ = P₂ + ½ ρ v₂² + ρ g y₂
They indicate the pressure in the factory P₁ = 140000 Pa, the velocity
v₁ = 5.5 m / s and the initial height is zero y₁ = 0
the tank is at a pressure of P2 = 2000 Pa and a height of y₂ = 6.0 m
P₁ -P₂ + ρ g (y₁ -y₂) + ½ ρ v₁² = ½ ρ v₂²
let's calculate
140,000 - 2000 + ρ 9.8 (0- 6) + ½ ρ 5.5² = ½ ρ v₂²
138000 - ρ 58.8 + ρ 15.125 = ½ ρ v2²
v₂² = 2 (138000 /ρ - 58.8 + 15.125)
v₂ = [tex]\sqrt{\frac{276000}{\rho } - 43.675 }[/tex]
In the exercise they do not indicate what type of liquid is being used, suppose it is water with
ρ = 1000 kg / m³
v₂ = [tex]\sqrt{\frac{276000}{1000} - 43.675}[/tex]
v₂ = 15.24 m / s
A 12.0 g sample of gas occupies 19.2 L at STP. what is the of moles and molecular weight of this gas?
At STP, 1 mole of an ideal gas occupies a volume of about 22.4 L. So if n is the number of moles of this gas, then
n / (19.2 L) = (1 mole) / (22.4 L) ==> n = (19.2 L•mole) / (22.4 L) ≈ 0.857 mol
If the sample has a mass of 12.0 g, then its molecular weight is
(12.0 g) / n ≈ 14.0 g/mol
friction between two flat surfaces can be divided into two categories. what are the two most common kinds of friction?
Answer:
kinetic and static
Explanation:
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A CD is spinning on a CD player. In 12 radians, the cd has reached an angular speed of 17 r a d s by accelerating with a constant acceleration of 3 r a d s 2 . What was the initial angular speed of the CD
Answer:
The initial angular speed of the CD is equal to 14.73 rad/s.
Explanation:
Given that,
Angular displacement, [tex]\theta=12\ rad[/tex]
Final angular speed, [tex]\omega_f=17\ rad/s[/tex]
The acceleration of the CD,[tex]\alpha =3\ rad/s^2[/tex]
We need to find the initial angular speed of the CD. Using third equation of kinematics to find it such that,
[tex]\omega_f^2=\omega_i^2+2\alpha \theta\\\\\omega_i^2=\omega_f^2-2\alpha \theta[/tex]
Put all the values,
[tex]\omega_i^2=(17)^2-2\times 3\times 12\\\\\omega_i=\sqrt{217}\\\\\omega_i=14.73\ rad/s[/tex]
So, the initial angular speed of the CD is equal to 14.73 rad/s.
Find the ratio of the Coulomb electric force Fe to the gravitational force Fo between two
electrons in vacuum.
Answer:
thus the coulomb force is F – 8.19x10-8N. this is also an attractive force, although it is traditionally shown as positive since gravitational force is always attractive. the ratio of the magnitude of the electrostatic force to gravitational force in this case is,thus,FFG – 2.27x1039 F F G – 2.27x 10 39.
A T-shirt cannon launches a shirt at 5.30 m/s from a platform height of 4.00 m from ground level. How fast (in m/s) will the shirt be traveling if it is caught by someone whose hands are at 5.20 m from ground level (b) 4.00 m from ground level?
Answer:
(a) the velocity of the shirt is 2.14 m/s
(b) the velocity of the shirt is 5.3 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
initial velocity of the shirt, u = 5.3 m/s
height of the platform above the ground, h = 4.00 m
(a) When the shirt is caught by someone whose hand is 5.20 m from the ground level, the height traveled by the shirt = 5.2 m - 4.0 m = 1.2 m
The velocity at this position is calculated as;
[tex]v^2 = u^2 + 2(-g)h\\\\v^2 = u^2 - 2gh\\\\v^2 = 5.3^2 - (2\times 9.8 \times 1.2)\\\\v^2 = 4.57\\\\v= \sqrt{4.57} \\\\v = 2.14 \ m/s[/tex]
(b) When the shirt is caught by someone whose hand is 4.00 m from the ground level, the height traveled by the shirt = 4.00 m - 4.00 m = 0 m
The velocity at this position is calculated as;
[tex]v^2 = u^2 + 2(-g)h\\\\v^2 = u^2 - 2gh\\\\v^2 = 5.3^2 - (2\times 9.8 \times 0)\\\\v^2 = 28.09\\\\v= \sqrt{28.09} \\\\v = 5.3 \ m/s[/tex]
A positive statement is:________. a. reflects oneâs opinions. b. can be shown to be correct or incorrect. c. a value judgment. d. based upon an optimistic judgment.
Answer:
b
Explanation:
A ten loop coil of area 0.23 m2 is in a 0.047 T uniform magnetic field oriented so that the maximum flux goes through the coil. The average emf induced in the coil is
Answer:
Explanation:
From the question we are told that:
Number of turns [tex]N=10[/tex]
Area [tex]a=0.23m^2[/tex]
Magnetic field [tex]B=0.947T[/tex]
Generally the equation for maximum flux is mathematically given by
[tex]\phi=NBa[/tex]
[tex]\phi=10*0.047*0.23[/tex]
[tex]\phi=0.1081wbi[/tex]
Therefore induced emf
[tex]e= \frac{d\phi}{dt}[/tex]
Since
[tex]t=0[/tex]
Therefore
[tex]e=0[/tex]
the product 17.10 ✕
Explanation:
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A car starting at rest accelerates at 3m/seconds square How far has the car travelled after 4s?
Answer:
24 meters
Explanation:
Find the final velocity. 12m/s
d=[final-initial]/2×time
D=(6m/s)×4=24 m/s
The patellar tendon attaches to the tibia at a 20 deg angle 3 cm from the axis of rotation at the knee. If the force generated in the patellar tendon is 400 N, what is the resulting angular acceleration, in rad/s2), if the lower leg and foot have a combined mass of 4.2kg and a given radius of gyration of 25 cm
Answer:
the resulting angular acceleration is 15.65 rad/s²
Explanation:
Given the data in the question;
force generated in the patellar tendon F = 400 N
patellar tendon attaches to the tibia at a 20° angle 3 cm( 0.03 m ) from the axis of rotation at the knee.
so Torque produced by the knee will be;
T = F × d⊥
T = 400 N × 0.03 m × sin( 20° )
T = 400 N × 0.03 m × 0.342
T = 4.104 N.m
Now, we determine the moment of inertia of the knee
I = mk²
given that; the lower leg and foot have a combined mass of 4.2kg and a given radius of gyration of 25 cm ( 0.25 m )
we substitute
I = 4.2 kg × ( 0.25 m )²
I = 4.2 kg × 0.0626 m²
I = 0.2625 kg.m²
So from the relation of Moment of inertia, Torque and angular acceleration;
T = I∝
we make angular acceleration ∝, subject of the formula
∝ = T / I
we substitute
∝ = 4.104 / 0.2625
∝ = 15.65 rad/s²
Therefore, the resulting angular acceleration is 15.65 rad/s²
A 3.00-kg ball swings rapidly in a complete vertical circle of radius 2.00 m by a light string that is fixed at one end. The ball moves so fast that the string is always taut and perpendicular to the velocity of the ball. As the ball swings from its lowest point to its highest point Group of answer choices the work done on it by gravity is -118 J and the work done on it by the tension in the string is zero. the work done on it by gravity is -118 J and the work done on it by the tension in the string is 118 J. the work done on it by gravity and the work done on it by the tension in the string are both equal to -118 J. the work done on it by gravity is 118 J and the work done on it by the tension in the string is -118 J. the work done on it by gravity and the work done on it by the tension in the string are both equal to zero.
Answer:
The ball moves from lowest to highest point:
W = M g h = 3 * 9.8 * 4 = 118 J
This is work done "against" gravity so work done by gravity is -118 J
The tension of the string does no work because the tension does not
move thru any distance W = T * x = 0 because the length of the string is fixed.
The acceleration vector of a particle in uniform circular motion:___________
a) points outward from the center of the circle.
b) points toward the center of the circle.
c) is zero.
d) points along the circular path of the particle and opposite the direction of motion.
e) points along the circular path of the particle and in the direction of motion.
(B)
Explanation:
Centripetal means "towards the center" so the acceleration vector of an object undergoing UCM is always pointed towards the center.
The acceleration vector of a particle in a uniform circular motion points toward the center of the circle, The correct option is option (b).
Centripetal force is the force acting on an object in curvilinear motion directed towards the axis of rotation or center of curvature. The unit of centripetal force is Newton.
Centripetal means "towards the center" so the acceleration vector of an object undergoing circular motion is always pointed towards the center.
Therefore, The acceleration vector of a particle in a uniform circular motion points toward the center of the circle, The correct option is option (b).
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Which nucleus completes the following equation?
239UHe+?
A. 228 Th
B. 2220
c. 23. Pu
D. 78Th
SUBMIT
Answer:
Option D. ²²²₉₀Th
Explanation:
Let the unknown be ⁿₘZ. Thus, the equation becomes:
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ⁿₘZ
Next, we shall determine n, m and Z. This can be obtained as follow:
For n:
226 = 4 + n
Collect like terms
226 – 4 = n
222 = n
n = 222
For m:
92 = 2 + m
Collect like terms
92 – 2 = m
90 = m
m = 90
For Z:
ⁿₘZ => ²²²₉₀Z => ²²²₉₀Th
Therefore, the complete equation becomes:
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ⁿₘZ
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ²²²₉₀Th
Thus, the unknown is ²²²₉₀Th
Hannah wants to create a record keeping system to track the inventory needed to efficiently run her lawn and landscape business, such as spare parts, gas cans, string trimmers, etc. Her crew manager will also be using the system. Hannah is considering whether to use Excel or Access. Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of using Access?
a. More data storage
b. Multiuser capability
c. Easier setup
d. Additional reporting features
Answer:
c). Easier setup
Explanation:
As per the question, 'easier setup' cannot be characterized as the advantage of using Access because it comprises of plenty of steps that must be followed in the sequential order to establishing a database or carrying transactions based on time. However, there are plenty of advantages of using Microsoft access like 'enhanced and increased storage of data,' 'hassle free database systems,' 'easy importing of data,' 'highly economical,' 'capability to allow multiple users,' 'extra features for reporting,' and much more. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
How does an airpump work?
Do all substances conduct heat ?Why/ Why not ?
Answer:
no, all substances doesnot conduct heat
Answer:
No, all substances do not conduct heat easily because it depends on the nature of the substance. Some are good conductors of heat and some are bad. Therefore, it depends on their characteristics and their ability to conduct heat.
The bad conductors of heat are water, air, plastic, wood, etc.
Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, Iron, etc. are good heat conductors as well as electrical conductors.
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is .08. If the string is 100 cm long, how long will the string be when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic?
Answer:
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is .08. If the string is 100 cm long, how long will the string be when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic? is your ansewer dont take tension
The string will be 108 cm long when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic.
What is elasticity?Elasticity in physics and materials science refers to a body's capacity to withstand a force that causes distortion and to recover its original dimensions once the force has been withdrawn.
When sufficient loads are applied, solid objects will deform; if the material is elastic, the object will return to its original size and shape after the weights have been removed. Unlike plasticity, which prevents this from happening and causes the item to stay deformed,
Given parameters:
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is 0.08.
The string is 100 cm long.
Hence, it becomes plastic, after it is stretched up to = 100 × 0.08 cm = 8 cm. The string will be 108 cm long.
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An object moves in a direction parallel to its length with a velocity that approaches the velocity of light. The length of this object, as measured by a stationary observer:________
a. approaches infinity.
b. approaches zero.
c. increases slightly.
d. does not change.
Answer:
b. approaches zero.
Explanation:
The phenomenon is known as length contraction.
Length contraction is a result of Einstein's special theory of relativity. This theory states that an observer in an inertial frame of reference will observe a decrease in the length of any moving object placed at another inertial frame of reference.
let the length of the train = L
Let the length observed when the train is in motion = L₀
Apply Einstein's special theory of relativity;
[tex]L_0 = L \times \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2} } \\\\where;\\\\v \ is \ the \ velocity \ of \ the \ train\\\\c \ is \ the \ speed \ of \ light\\\\[/tex]
from the equation above, when v = 0, the length observed is equal to the initial length of the train. (L₀ = L)
As the velocity of the train (v) approaches the speed of light (c), the length of the train observed (L₀) becomes smaller than the initial length of the train (L). (L₀ < L)
Eventually, when v equals c, we will have a square root of zero (0), and the length observed will become zero. (L₀ = 0)
Thus, the length of this object, as measured by a stationary observer approaches zero
A cylindrical water tank has a height of 20cm and a radius of 14cm. If it is filled to 2/5 of its capacity, calculate.
I. Quantity of water in the tank
II. Quantity of water left to fill the tank to its capacity.
Answer:
4.926 L Y 7.389 L
Explanation:
first you calculate the tank volume
V = π[tex](14 cm)^{2}[/tex](10 cm = [tex]12315 cm^{3}[/tex]
then you convert to liters
[tex]12315 cm^{3}[/tex] = 12.315 l
then you calculate the liters of water
2/5(12.35 l) = 4.926 l
finally we calculate the amount without water
12.315 l - 4.926 l = 7.389 l
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you decide to work part time at a local supermarket. The job pays eight dollars and 60 per hour and you work 20 hours per week. Your employer withhold 10% of your gross pay federal taxes, 7.65% for FICA taxes, and 5% for state taxes
I guess that we want to find how much money you get each week.
We know that the job pays $8.60 per hour.
We know that you work 20 hours per week.
Then the gross pay (the total money that you earn) in a week is 20 times $8.60, or:
20*$8.60 = $172.
Now we know that your employer witholds:
10% + 7.65% + 5% = 22.65%
Then your employer withholds 22.65% of your gross pay.
if the 100% of your gross pay is $172
Then the 22.65% will be:
(22.65%/100%)*$172 = 0.2265*$172 = $38.96
This means that your employer withholds $38.96 of your weekly gross pay.
Then each week you get:
$172 - $38.96 = $133.04
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A spinning wheel having a mass of 20 kg and a diameter of 0.5 m is positioned to rotate about its vertical axis with a constant angular acceleration, a of 6 rad/s If the initial angular velocity is 1.5 rad/s, determine The maximum angular velocity and linear velocity of the wheel after 1 complete revolution.
Answer:
ωf = 8.8 rad/s
v = 2.2 m/s
Explanation:
We will use the third equation of motion to find the maximum angular velocity of the wheel:
[tex]2\alpha \theta = \omega_f^2 -\omega_I^2[/tex]
where,
α = angular acceleration = 6 rad/s²
θ = angular displacemnt = 1 rev = 2π rad
ωf = max. final angular velocity = ?
ωi = initial angular velocity = 1.5 rad/s
Therefore,
[tex]2(6\ rad/s^2)(2\pi\ rad)=\omega_f^2-(1.5\ rad/s)^2\\\omega_f^2=75.4\ rad/s^2+2.25\ rad/s^2\\\omega_f = \sqrt{77.65\ rad/s^2}[/tex]
ωf = 8.8 rad/s
Now, for linear velocity:
v = rω = (0.25 m)(8.8 rad/s)
v = 2.2 m/s
During a particular thunderstorm, the electric potential difference between a cloud and the ground is Vcloud - Vground = 4.20 108 V, with the cloud being at the higher potential. What is the change in an electron's electric potential energy when the electron moves from the ground to the cloud?
Answer:
The electric potential energy is 6.72 x 10^-11 J.
Explanation:
Potential difference, V = 4.2 x 10^8 V
charge of electron, q = - 1.6 x 10^-19 C
Let the potential energy is U.
U = q V
U = 1.6 x 10^-19 x 4.2 x 10^8
U = 6.72 x 10^-11 J