Consider the following statement, and explain whether or not it is sensible: If you lived on the Moon, you'd see full Earth when we see new Moon
What will be an ideal response?
This is true, because at full Moon, Earth lies between the Sun and the Moon. Thus, an observer on the Moon would be looking at the night side of Earth.
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The threshold of hearing is
a. 0 dB. b. 140 dB. c. 40 dB. d. 110 dB. e. 1 dB.
A uniform beam having a mass of 60 kg and a length of 2.8 m is held in place at its lower end by a pin. Its upper end leans against a vertical frictionless wall as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force the pin exerts on the beam?
a.
0.68 kN
b.
0.57 kN
c.
0.74 kN
d.
0.63 kN
e.
0.35 kN
What is simple harmonic motion?
A 200-N weight hangs motionless from a string that is attached to the ceiling. The net force acting on the weight is
1) zero, 2) 100 N, 3) 200 N, and if the string breaks, the net force acting on the weight will be 4) zero. 5) 100 N. 6) 200 N.