Questions from Modern Physics


Q: An inductor with inductance L = 0.200 H and negligible

An inductor with inductance L = 0.200 H and negligible resistance is connected to a battery, a switch S, and two resistors, R1 = 8.00 Ω and R2 = 6.00 Ω (Fig. P3...

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Q: A 7.00-µF capacitor is initially charged to a

A 7.00-µF capacitor is initially charged to a potential of 16.0 V. It is then connected in series with a 3.75-mH inductor. (a). What is the total energy stored in this circuit? (b). What is the maxi...

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Q: Consider the circuit shown in Fig. Q26.12. What

Consider the circuit shown in Fig. Q26.12. What happens to the brightnesses of the bulbs when the switch S is closed if the battery Fig. Q26.12: (a). has no internal resistance and (b). has nonne...

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Q: Two parallel wires are 5.00 cm apart and carry currents

Two parallel wires are 5.00 cm apart and carry currents in opposite directions, as shown in Fig. E28.12. Find the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at point P due to two 1.50-mm segments o...

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Q: A 6.40-nF capacitor is charged to 24.

A 6.40-nF capacitor is charged to 24.0 V and then disconnected from the battery in the circuit and connected in series with a coil that has L = 0.0660 H and negligible resistance. After the circuit ha...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.57, the

In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.57, the switch S has been open for a long time and is suddenly closed. Neither the battery nor the inductors have any appreciable resistance. What do the ammeter and t...

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Q: A metal rectangle is close to a long, straight, current

A metal rectangle is close to a long, straight, current-carrying wire, with two of its sides parallel to the wire. If the current in the long wire is decreasing, is the rectangle repelled by or attrac...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.58, find

In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.58, find the reading in each ammeter and voltmeter Figure P30.58: (a). just after switch S is closed and (b). after S has been closed a very long time.

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.59, switch

In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.59, switch S is closed at time t = 0 with no charge initially on the capacitor. Fig. P30.59: (a). Find the reading of each ammeter and each voltmeter just after S...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.60, switch

In the circuit shown in Fig. P30.60, switch S1 has been closed for a long enough time so that the current reads a steady 3.50 A. Suddenly, switch S2 is closed and S1 is opened at the same instant. F...

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