Satellite Motion: A large telescope of mass 8410 kg is in a circular orbit around the earth, making one revolution every 927 minutes. What is the magnitude of the gravitational force exerted on the satellite by the earth? (G = 6.67 × 10-11 N ? m2/kg2, Mearth = 6.0 × 1024 kg)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3.4 × 103 N
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A) physical forces within each cell. B) chemicals it manufactures. C) gravitational forces within each cell. D) electric impulses transmitted by each cell.
A conducting rod (length = 80 cm) rotates at a constant angular rate of 15 revolutions per second about a pivot at one end. A uniform field (B = 60 mT) is directed perpendicularly to the plane of rotation. What is the magnitude of the emf induced between the ends of the rod?
A. 2.7 V B. 2.1 V C. 2.4 V D. 1.8 V E. 3.3 V
An underwater scuba diver sees the Sun at an apparent angle of 45.0° from the vertical. How far is the sun above the horizon? (nwater = 1.333)
a. 19.5° c. 48.2° b. 68.0° d. 41.8°
Tritium (3H) decays to 3He releasing 18.6 keV of energy. How much mass is converted into energy during this process?
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