The colors you see with a prism result because the light is diffracted

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A. 2 B. 21/4 C. 31/4 D. (2 + 1/n)1/4 E. [2 + 1/(n+1)]1/4 F. Some other factor (specify) T. The factor depends on the planet’s initial temperature.

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An 82-kg painter stands on a long horizontal board 1.55 m from one end. This 27-kg board is uniform, 5.5 m long, and supported at each end by vertical posts

(a) What is the magnitude of the total force provided by both posts? (b) With what force does the post that is closest to the painter push upward on the board?

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Suppose that you wish to construct a simple AC generator with an output of 12. V maximum when rotated at 60. Hz. A magnetic field of 0.050 T is available. If the area of the rotating coil is 100. cm2, how many turns are needed?

What will be an ideal response?

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A photocathode whose work function is 2.5 eV is illuminated with white light that has a continuous wavelength band from 360 nm to 700 nm. The stopping potential for this white light illumination is closest to:

A) 0.94 V B) 0.85 V C) 1.0 V D) 1.1 V E) 1.2 V

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