Three insoluble powders A, B and C of densities dA, dB and dC, such that dA>dB>dC, are mixed and put into a container.The container is...

      

Three insoluble powders A, B and C of densities dA, dB and dC, such that dA>dB>dC, are mixed and put into a container.The container is then whirled in a horizontal circle as shown in the figure below.
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(i) Label on the figure, the positions of the powders after some time.
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (i)

  

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sharon
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(ii) Denser powders require more centripetal force hence moves away from the centre of rotation,
while lighter ones moves towards the centre of rotation.
sharon kalunda answered the question on September 6, 2019 at 06:38


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