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- A tiny sphere has an initial charge of Q. A portion q is transferred to a second, nearby sphere.
For what value of q/Q will the...(Solved)
A tiny sphere has an initial charge of Q. A portion q is transferred to a second, nearby sphere.
For what value of q/Q will the electrostatic force between the two spheres be maximized?
Date posted: May 11, 2021. Answers (1)
- What is the distance between point charge q1 = 26.0 µC and a point charge q2 = -47.0 µC such that the electrostatic force between...(Solved)
What is the distance between point charge q1 = 26.0 μC and a point charge q2 = -47.0 μC such that the electrostatic force between them has a magnitude of 5.7 N?
Date posted: May 11, 2021. Answers (1)
- The electron and proton of a hydrogen atom are separated (on the average) by a distance of approximately 5.3 x 10-11 m. Find the magnitudes...(Solved)
The electron and proton of a hydrogen atom are separated (on the average) by a distance of approximately 5.3 x 10-11 m. Find the magnitudes of the electric force between the two particles.
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- How much charge is represented by 4,600 electrons?(Solved)
How much charge is represented by 4,600 electrons?
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- Find the currents l1, l2, and l3 in the circuit shown in figure below.(Solved)
Find the currents l1, l2, and l3 in the circuit shown in figure below.
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- Find the current I in the circuit of the figure below.(Solved)
Find the current I in the circuit of the figure below.
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- State Kirchhoff’s Laws, and for each present the sign convention.(Solved)
State Kirchhoff’s Laws, and for each present the sign convention.
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- A galvanometer with an internal resistance of 5O has a maximum scale deflection when a
current of 20 mA is flowing through it. Explain showing all...(Solved)
A galvanometer with an internal resistance of 5Ω has a maximum scale deflection when a
current of 20 mA is flowing through it. Explain showing all your calculation how you can
convert it into:
(a) A voltmeter with full scale deflection of 15V.
(b) An ammeter with a full scale deflection of 10A.
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- The terminal p.d of a battery is 12 V when an external resistance of 20 O is connected and 13.5 V when an external resistance...(Solved)
The terminal p.d of a battery is 12 V when an external resistance of 20 Ω is connected and 13.5 V when an external resistance of 45 Ω is connected. Calculate the emf and internal resistance of the battery.
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- A battery of emf 40 V and internal resistance 5 O is connected to a resistance of 15 O.
Calculate the terminal p.d(Solved)
A battery of emf 40 V and internal resistance 5 Ω is connected to a resistance of 15 Ω.
Calculate the terminal p.d.
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- A cell of unknown emf E and internal resistance 2 O is connected to a 5 O resistance. If the terminal p.d V is 1.0...(Solved)
A cell of unknown emf E and internal resistance 2 Ω is connected to a 5 Ω resistance. If the terminal p.d V is 1.0 V, calculate E.
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- Explain the difference between load resistance in a circuit and internal resistance in a battery.(Solved)
Explain the difference between load resistance in a circuit and internal resistance in a battery.
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- Four resistors are connected as shown in figure below.
(a) Find the equivalent resistance between points a and c.
(b) What is the current in each resistor...(Solved)
Four resistors are connected as shown in figure below.
(a) Find the equivalent resistance between points a and c.
(b) What is the current in each resistor if a potential difference of 42 V is maintained between a and c ?
Date posted: May 11, 2021. Answers (1)
- Consider five resistors connected as shown in figure below. Find the equivalent resistance between points a and b.(Solved)
Consider five resistors connected as shown in figure below. Find the equivalent resistance between points a and b.
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- A steel wire of cross-sectional area of 25cm2 and resistivity of 1.0 x 10-7Om. Evaluate the
resistance of 1m of the wire.(Solved)
A steel wire of cross-sectional area of 25cm2 and resistivity of 1.0 x 10-7Ωm. Evaluate the
resistance of 1m of the wire.
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- What is the relationship between resistance and resistivity?(Solved)
What is the relationship between resistance and resistivity?
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- Define current density and show how it is related to drift velocity.(Solved)
Define current density and show how it is related to drift velocity.
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- A copper wire in a typical residential building has a cross-sectional area of 3.31 x 10-6 m2 has
8.94 x 1028 electrons/m3. If it carries a...(Solved)
A copper wire in a typical residential building has a cross-sectional area of 3.31 x 10-6 m2 has
8.94 x 1028 electrons/m3. If it carries a current of 10.0 A, what is the drift speed of the electrons?
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- Explain what drift velocity is.(Solved)
Explain what drift velocity is.
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- In a typical lightning bolt, a current of 2.5 x 104 A exists for 20 µs. How much charge is transferred in this event?(Solved)
In a typical lightning bolt, a current of 2.5 x 104 A exists for 20 μs. How much charge is transferred in this event?
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