Questions from College Physics


Q: Figure P18.37 shows a simplified model of a cardiac defibrillator

Figure P18.37 shows a simplified model of a cardiac defibrillator, a device used to resuscitate patients in ventricular fibrillation. When the switch S is toggled to the left, the capacitor C charges...

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Q: The capacitor in Figure P18.35 is uncharged for t <

The capacitor in Figure P18.35 is uncharged for t (a) t = 0, when the switch is closed, and (b) t = (, one time constant after the switch is closed. Figure P18.35:

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Q: The student engineer of a campus radio station wishes to verify the

The student engineer of a campus radio station wishes to verify the effectiveness of the lightning rod on the antenna mast (Fig. P18.57). The unknown resistance Rx is between points C and E. Point E i...

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Q: What minimum number of 75 - W light-bulbs must be

What minimum number of 75 - W light-bulbs must be connected in parallel to a single 120 - V household circuit to trip a 30.0 - A circuit breaker?

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Q: A 1 150 - W toaster and an 825 - W microwave

A 1 150 - W toaster and an 825 - W microwave oven are connected in parallel to the same 20.0 - A, 120 - V circuit. (a) Find the toaster’s resistance R. (b) If the microwave fails and is replaced, what...

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Q: A heating element in a stove is designed to dissipate 3.

A heating element in a stove is designed to dissipate 3.00 x 103 W when connected to 240. V. (a) Assuming the resistance is constant, calculate the current in the heating element if it is connected to...

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Q: A coffee maker is rated at 1200 W, a toaster at

A coffee maker is rated at 1200 W, a toaster at 1100 W, and a waffle maker at 1400 W. The three appliances are connected in parallel to a common 120 - V household circuit. (a) What is the current in e...

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Q: Assume a length of axon membrane of about 0.10 m

Assume a length of axon membrane of about 0.10 m is excited by an action potential (length excited = nerve speed x pulse duration = 50.0 m/s x 2.0 x 10-3 s = 0.10 m). In the resting state, the outer s...

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Q: Consider the model of the axon as a capacitor from Problem 43

Consider the model of the axon as a capacitor from Problem 43 and Figure P18.43. (a) How much energy does it take to restore the inner wall of the axon to -7.0 x 10-2 V, starting from +3.0 x 10-2 V? (...

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Q: Using Figure 18.29b and the results of Problems 18.

Using Figure 18.29b and the results of Problems 18.43d and 18.44a, find the power supplied by the axon per action potential. Figure 18.29b:

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