Questions from Modern Physics


Q: A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series to an emf

A resistor and a capacitor are connected in series to an emf source. The time constant for the circuit is 0.780 s. (a). A second capacitor, identical to the first, is added in series. What is the tim...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. E26.47 each capacitor

In the circuit shown in Fig. E26.47 each capacitor initially has a charge of magnitude 3.50 nC on its plates. After the switch S is closed, what will be the current in the circuit at the instant that...

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Q: A 1.50-µF capacitor is charging through a 12

A 1.50-µF capacitor is charging through a 12.0-Ω resistor using a 10.0-V battery. What will be the current when the capacitor has acquired 1 4 of its maximum charge? Will it be 1 4 of the maximum...

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Q: In the circuit in Fig. E26.49 the capacitors are

In the circuit in Fig. E26.49 the capacitors are initially uncharged, the battery has no internal resistance, and the ammeter is idealized. Find the ammeter reading Fig. E26.49: (a). just after th...

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Q: A particle with initial velocity

A particle with initial velocity

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Q: A single circular current loop 10.0 cm in diameter carries

A single circular current loop 10.0 cm in diameter carries a 2.00-A current. (a). What is the magnetic field at the center of this loop? (b). Suppose that we now connect 1000 of these loops in serie...

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Q: A 12.0-µF capacitor is charged to a potential

A 12.0-µF capacitor is charged to a potential of 50.0 V and then discharged through a 225-Ω resistor. How long does it take the capacitor to lose (a). half of its charge and (b). half of its stored...

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Q: In the circuit shown in Fig. E26.51, C

In the circuit shown in Fig. E26.51, C = 5.90 µF,

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Q: A capacitor is charged to a potential of 12.0 V

A capacitor is charged to a potential of 12.0 V and is then connected to a voltmeter having an internal resistance of 3.40 MΩ. After a time of 4.00 s the voltmeter reads 3.0 V. What are (a). the cap...

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Q: How could the direction of a magnetic field be determined by making

How could the direction of a magnetic field be determined by making only qualitative observations of the magnetic force on a straight wire carrying a current?

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