The variation of the speed of light in a transparent medium with frequency results in

a. interference
b. diffraction
c. dispersion
d. diffuse reflection
e. polarization


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Suppose a 0.45-kg mass on a spring-loaded gun that has been compressed 0.10 m has elastic potential energy of 1.50 J. How high above the spring's equilibrium point can the gun fire the mass if the gun is fired straight up?

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An uncharged spherical conducting shell surrounds a charge ?q at the center of the shell. Then charge +3q is placed on the outside of the shell. When static equilibrium is reached, the charges on the inner and outer surfaces of the shell are respectively

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