If a point charge of -30 µC experiences an electrostatic upward force of 27 mN at a certain location in the laboratory, what are the magnitude and direction of the electric field at that location?

What will be an ideal response?


0.90 kN/C downward

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a. massive O and B stars in the galaxy. b. H I regions of the galaxy. c. H II regions of the galaxy. d. dark matter of the galaxy. e. disk of the galaxy.

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A rectangular plate (a 5 120 mm, b 5 160 mm) is subjected to compressive stress ?x 5 24.5 MPa and tensile stress ?y 5 15 MPa. The ratio of the normal stress acting perpendicular to the weld to the shear stress acting along the weld is approximately:


(A) 0.27
(B) 0.54
(C) 0.85
(D) 1.22

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Of the five rock-forming mineral groups—the silicates, carbonates, oxides, sulfides, and sulfates—which two form economically important ores?

A) silicates and carbonates B) carbonates and oxides C) oxides and sulfides D) sulfides and sulfates

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The diagram below shows two stars in a binary system and the center of mass of the system. Based on the diagram, the ratio of the mass of star A to the mass of star B is _____

A) 2:1 B) 1:2 C) 1:3 D) 3:2

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