A 3.0-kg mass and a 5.0-kg mass hang vertically at the opposite ends of a rope that goes over an ideal pulley. If the masses are gently released from rest, how long does it take for the 3.0-kg mass to rise by 1.0 m?

A) 0.41 s
B) 0.74 s
C) 0.82 s
D) 1.8 s
E) 0.90 s


E

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A. 9.0 W B. 7.9 W C. 10 W D. 11 W E. 12 W

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According to the hypothesis of de Broglie, any moving particle has

a. energy. b. a magnetic force field. c. an electric force field. d. a wavelength.

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When light travels from a larger index of refraction towards a smaller index of refraction, there is no phase change upon reflection at the boundary

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Two long straight wires each carry a current of 12 A. One wire lies on the x-axis with its current in the positive x-direction. The other wire lies on the y-axis with its current in the positive y-direction. In the x-y plane, which quadrant (quadrants) has/have points where the magnetic field is zero?

A. I B. II C. II and IV D. I and III E. none

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