Questions from Modern Physics


Q: A horizontal cylindrical tank 2.20 m in diameter is half

A horizontal cylindrical tank 2.20 m in diameter is half full of water. The space above the water is filled with a pressurized gas of unknown refractive index. A small laser can move along the curved...

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Q: An L-R-C series circuit has R = 500

An L-R-C series circuit has R = 500 Ω, L = 2.00 H, C = 0.500 µF, and V = 100 V. a. For ω = 800 rad/s, calculate VR, VL, VC, and ɸ. Using a single set of axes, graph v, vR, vL, and vC as functions of...

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Q: A 400-Ω resistor and a 6.00-µF

A 400-Ω resistor and a 6.00-µF capacitor are connected in parallel to an ac generator that supplies an rms voltage of 180 V at an angular frequency of 360 rad/s. Use the results of Problem 31.54. Note...

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Q: A ray of light is incident in air on a block of

A ray of light is incident in air on a block of a transparent solid whose index of refraction is n. If n = 1.38, what is the largest angle of incidence θa for which total internal reflect...

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Q: The sun emits energy in the form of electromagnetic waves at a

The sun emits energy in the form of electromagnetic waves at a rate of 3.9 * 1026 W. This energy is produced by nuclear reactions deep in the sun’s interior. a. Find the intensity of electromagnetic...

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Q: A light ray in air strikes the right angle prism shown in

A light ray in air strikes the right angle prism shown in Fig. P33.40. The prism angle at B is 30.0°. This ray consists of two different wavelengths. When it emerges at face AB, it has been...

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Q: A ray of light traveling in air is incident at angle θa

A ray of light traveling in air is incident at angle θa on one face of a 90.0° prism made of glass. Part of the light refracts into the prism and strikes the opposite face at p...

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Q: A coworker of yours was making measurements of a large solenoid that

A coworker of yours was making measurements of a large solenoid that is connected to an ac voltage source. Unfortunately, she left for vacation before she completed the analysis, and your boss has ask...

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Q: When a solenoid is connected to a 48.0-V

When a solenoid is connected to a 48.0-V dc battery that has negligible internal resistance, the current in the solenoid is 5.50 A. When this solenoid is connected to an ac source that has voltage amp...

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Q: Two square reflectors, each 1.50 cm on a side

Two square reflectors, each 1.50 cm on a side and of mass 4.00 g, are located at opposite ends of a thin, extremely light, 1.00-m rod that can rotate without friction and in vacuum about an axle perpe...

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