Which of the following energy forms is involved in winding a pocket watch?

a. electrical energy
b. nonmechanical energy
c. gravitational potential energy
d. elastic potential energy


Ans: d. elastic potential energy

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Charges q and Q are placed on the x axis at x = 0 and x = 2.0 m, respectively. If q = ?40 pC and Q = +30 pC, determine the net flux through a spherical surface (radius = 1.0 m) centered on the origin.

A. ?9.6 N ? m2/C B. ?6.8 N ? m2/C C. ?8.5 N ? m2/C D. ?4.5 N ? m2/C E. ?1.1 N ? m2/C

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The gravitational force is a conservative force

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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