The Rydberg equation is used to

a.determine the ratio of the electron charge to its mass
b. calculate the wavelengths of different spectral lines of hydrogen
c. measure the mass of the hydrogen atom
d. calculate the wavelengths of different transitions in energy level of electrons in helium


b.
The Rydberg equation predicts the values for the different transitions of energy levels in the hydrogen atom.

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A mass is connected by a light string that passes over a pulley of mass M to a mass as shown in the figure. Both masses move vertically and there is no slippage between the string and the pulley. The pulley has a radius of 30.0 cm and a moment of inertia of If is 4.00 kg, is 3.00 kg and M is 6.00 kg, then what is the tension in the string that is attached to

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A. 20.7 N
B. 25.5 N
C. 31.7 N
D. 35.2 N
E. 41.3 N

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How does the force of friction for a sliding object vary with speed?

a. The force of friction is inversely proportional to speed. b. The force of friction is approximately independent of speed. c. The force of friction is proportional to speed. d. The force of friction is zero for a sliding object.

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A white dwarf cools slowly into a _________________ dwarf

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A ball falls from a height h from a tower. Which of the following statements is true?

(A) The potential energy of the ball is conserved as it falls. (B) The kinetic energy of the ball is conserved as it falls. (C) The difference between the potential energy and kinetic energy is a constant as the ball falls. (D) The sum of the kinetic and potential energies of the ball is a constant. (E) The velocity of the ball is constant as the ball falls.

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