Even with perfect optics, what is the resolution limit (in radians) of the Hubble Space Telescope when it is focusing light of wavelength 400 nm? The mirror diameter is 2.4 m

What will be an ideal response?


2.0 × 10-7 rad

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When is/was gravitational contraction an important energy generation mechanism for the Sun?

A) It was important when the Sun was forming from a shrinking interstellar cloud of gas. B) It is the primary energy generation mechanism in the Sun today. C) It has played a role throughout the Sun's history, but it was most important right after nuclear fusion began in the Sun's core. D) It is important during periods when the Sun is going from solar maximum to solar minimum.

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In the figure, the coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface and the larger block is 0.20, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface and the smaller block is 0.30. If F = 14 N and M = 1.0 kg, what is the magnitude of the acceleration of either block?



a.
2.0 m/s2

b.
1.3 m/s2

c.
1.5 m/s2

d.
1.8 m/s2

e.
3.5 m/s2

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A coil is wrapped with 300 turns of wire on the perimeter of a circular frame (radius = 8.0 cm). Each turn has the same area, equal to that of the frame. A uniform magnetic field is turned on perpendicular to the plane of the coil. This field changes at a constant rate from 20 to 80 mT in a time of 20 ms. What is the magnitude of the induced emf in the coil at the instant the magnetic field has a magnitude of 50 mT?

A. 24 V B. 18 V C. 15 V D. 10 V E. 30 V

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