Questions from Modern Physics


Q: A cylinder of iron is placed so that it is free to

A cylinder of iron is placed so that it is free to rotate around its axis. Initially the cylinder is at rest, and a magnetic field is applied to the cylinder so that it is magnetized in a direction pa...

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Q: (a). Find the potential of point a with respect to

(a). Find the potential of point a with respect to point b in Fig. P26.57. (b). If points a and b are connected by a wire with negligible resistance, find the current in the 12.0-V battery. Fig. P26...

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Q: For the circuit shown in Fig. P26.58 a 20

For the circuit shown in Fig. P26.58 a 20.0-Ω resistor is embedded in a large block of ice at 0.00°C, and the battery has negligible internal resistance. At what rate (i...

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Q: Calculate the three currents I1, I2, and I3 indicated in

Calculate the three currents I1, I2, and I3 indicated in the circuit diagram shown in Fig. P26.59. Fig. P26.59: / /

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Q: What must the emf

What must the emf

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Q: Find the current through each of the three resistors of the circuit

Find the current through each of the three resistors of the circuit shown in Fig. P26.61. The emf sources have negligible internal resistance. Fig. P26.61:

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Q: (a). Find the current through the battery and each resistor

(a). Find the current through the battery and each resistor in the circuit shown in Fig. P26.62. Fig. P26.62: (b). What is the equivalent resistance of the resistor network?

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.65, the

In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.65, the current in the 20.0-V battery is 5.00 A in the direction shown and the voltage across the 8.00- resistor is 16.0 V, with the lower end of the resistor at highe...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.66 all the

In the circuit shown in Fig. P26.66 all the resistors are rated at a maximum power of 2.00 W. What is the maximum emf

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Q: Figure P26.67 employs a convention often used in circuit diagrams

Figure P26.67 employs a convention often used in circuit diagrams. The battery (or other power supply) is not shown explicitly. It is understood that the point at the top, labeled “3...

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