Answer:
D) 1003 N
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Mass of man = 85 kg
Acceleration of elevator = 2 m/s²
Acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s²
To find the force exerted by the man on the floor;
Force = mg + ma
An infinite plane lies in the yz-plane and it has a uniform surface charge density.
The electric field at a distance x from the plane
a.) decreases as 1/x^2
b.) increases linearly with x
c.) is undertermined
d.) decreases linearly with x
e.) is constant and does not depend on x
Answer:
So the correct answer is letter e)
Explanation:
The electric field of an infinite yz-plane with a uniform surface charge density (σ) is given by:
[tex]E=\frac{\sigma }{2\epsilon_{0}}[/tex]
Where ε₀ is the electric permitivity.
As we see, this electric field does not depend on distance, so the correct answer is letter e)
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A possible means for making an airplane invisible to radar is to coat the plane with an antireflective polymer. If radar waves have a wavelength of 3.00 cm and the index of refraction of the polymer is n = 1.50, how thick would you make the coating?
Answer:
[tex]t=0.50cm[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that:
Wavelength [tex]\lamda=3c[/tex]m
Refraction Index [tex]n=1.50[/tex]
Generally the equation for Destructive interference for Normal incidence is mathematically given by
[tex]2nt=m(\frac{1}{2})\lambda[/tex]
Since Minimum Thickness occurs at
At [tex]m=0[/tex]
Therefore
[tex]t=\frac{\lambda}{2}[/tex]
[tex]t=\frac{3}{4(1.50)}[/tex]
[tex]t=0.50cm[/tex]
True or false: Increasing the Young’s modulus of a beam in bending will cause it to deflect less.
Answer:
false?
Explanation:
The higher the modulus, the more stress is needed to create the same amount of strain; an idealized rigid body would have an infinite Young's modulus.
Answer:
I think the answer is False.
3. If you change the resistance of the resistor:
a. How does the current through the circuit change? (answer, explain, evidence)
b. How does the voltage of the battery change? (answer, explain, evidence)
Answer:
Explanation:
Changing the resistance of a resistor means the resistance is either increased or decreased.
a. When the resistance of the resistor is increased, the value of current flowing through the circuit decreases.
Example: given voltage of 6V, and a resistance of 30 Ohm's. The value of current flowing in the circuit is;
V = IR
6 = I x 30
I = 0.2 A
If the resistance is changed to 50 Ohm's, then:
I = 0.12 A
(ii) When the resistance of the resistor is decreased, the value of the current flowing through the circuit increases.
In the previous example, if the resistance is changed to 5 Ohm's, then:
V = IR
6 = I x 5
I = 1.2 A
(b) The voltage of the battery does not change since it is directly proportional to the current flowing through the circuit. Consider the examples stated above.
The thermal efficiency (in %) of a system that undergoes a power cycle while receiving 1000 kJ of energy by heat transfer from a hot reservoir at 1000 K and discharging 500 kJ of energy by heat transfer to a cold reservoir at 400 K is:
Answer:
η = 0.5 = 50%
Explanation:
The efficiency of the power cycle is given by the following formula:
[tex]\eta = \frac{W}{Q_1}\\\\\eta = \frac{Q_1-Q_2}{Q_1}[/tex]
where,
where,
η = efficiency = ?
Q₁ = heat received from hot reservoir = 1000 KJ
Q₂ = heat discharged to cold reservoir = 500 KJ
Therefore,
[tex]\eta = \frac{1000\ KJ-500\ KJ}{1000\ KJ}[/tex]
η = 0.5 = 50%
The mass is released from the top of the incline and slides down the incline. The maximum velocity (taken the instant before the mass reaches the bottom of the incline) is 1.06 m/s. What is the kinetic energy at that time
Answer:
0.28 J
Explanation:
Let the mass of the object is 0.5 kg
The maximum velocity of the object is 1.06 m/s.
We need to find the kinetic energy at that time. It is given by :
[tex]K=\dfrac{1}{2}mv^2\\\\=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 0.5\times (1.06)^2\\\\K=0.28\ J[/tex]
So, the required kinetic energy is equal to 0.28 J.
Place each description under the correct theory
Gravity is an attractive force.
Universal Law of Gravitation
General Theory of Relativity
Mass and distance affect force.
Time and space are absolute,
Time and space are relative.
Gravity is due to space-time curving.
Mass affects space-time curving.
Answer:
1) Law of Universal Gravitation Gravity is an attractive force
5) General relativity Gravity is due to the curvature of spacetime
Explanation:
In this exercise you are asked to relate the correct theory and its explanation
Theory Explanation
1) Law of Universal Gravitation Gravity is an attractive force
2) Law of universal gravitation Mass and distance affect force
3) Classical mechanics time and space are absolute
4) Special relativity Time and space are relative
5) General relativity Gravity is due to the curvature of
spacetime
6) General relativity Mass affects the curvature of space - time
Answer:
Explanation:
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The human eye can readily detect wavelengths from about 400 nm to 700 nm. Part A If white light illuminates a diffraction grating having 910 lines/mm , over what range of angles does the visible m
Answer:
The correct answer is "[tex]21.344^{\circ}[/tex]" and "[tex]39.56^{\circ}[/tex]".
Explanation:
According to the question,
Slit width,
[tex]d=\frac{1}{910 \ lines/mm}[/tex]
[tex]=\frac{1}{910\times 10^3}[/tex]
[tex]=1.099\times 10^{-6} \ m[/tex]
The condition far first order maxima will be:
⇒ [tex]d Sin \theta = 1 \lambda[/tex]
Now,
⇒ [tex]\Theta_{min} = Sin^{-1} (\frac{\lambda}{d} )[/tex]
[tex]=Sin^{-1} (\frac{400\times 10^{-9}}{1.099\times 10^{-6}} )[/tex]
[tex]=21.344^{\circ}[/tex]
⇒ [tex]\Theta_{max} = Sin^{-1} (\frac{\lambda}{d} )[/tex]
[tex]=Sin^{-1} (\frac{700\times 10^{-9}}{1.099\times 10^{-6}} )[/tex]
[tex]=39.56^{\circ}[/tex]
The same constant force is used to accelerate two carts of the same mass, initially at rest, on horizontal frictionless tracks. The force is applied to cart A for twice as long a time as it is applied to cart B. The work the force does on A is WA; that on B is WB. Which statement is correct?
a. WA = WB
b. WA = 2WB.
c. WA=4WB
d. WB= 2WA
Answer:
Option (c).
Explanation:
Let the mass of each cart is m and the force is F.
Time for cart A is 2t and for cart B is t.
Work done is given by the
W= force x displacement
As the distance is given by
S= u t +0.5 at^2
So, when the time is doubled the distance is four times.
So, WA = F x 4 S
WB = F x S
WA= 4 WB
Object A has a mass m and a speed v, object B has a mass m/2 and a speed 4v, and object C has a mass 3m and a speed v/3. Rank the objects according to the magnitude of their momentum.
Required:
Rank from smallest to largest.
Answer:
Momentum of object A = Momentum of object C < momentum of B.
Explanation:
The momentum of an object is equal to the product of mass and velocity.
Object A has a mass m and a speed v. Its momentum is :
p = mv
Object B has a mass m/2 and a speed 4v. Its momentum is :
p = (m/2)×4v = 2mv
Object C has a mass 3m and a speed v/3. Its momentum is :
p = (3m)×(v/3) = mv
So,
Momentum of object A = Momentum of object C < momentum of B.
A force of 15 N toward the WEST is applied to a 4.0 kg box. Another force of 42 N toward the EAST is also applied to the 4.0 kg box. The net force on the 4.0 kg box
is
[tex]\implies F_1 < F_2[/tex]
[tex] \implies F_{net} = F_2 - F1[/tex]
[tex]\implies F_{net} = 42 -15[/tex]
[tex]\implies \underline{ \boxed{ F_{net} = 27 \: N}}[/tex]
The net force on the 4.0 kg box is 27 N towards EAST.
A barge is hauled along a straight-line section of canal by two horses harnessed to tow ropes and walking along the tow paths on
either side of the canal. Each horse pulls with a force of 839 N at an angle of 15° with the centerline of the canal. Find the sum of these
two forces on the barge.
answer in ___kN
Answer:
1.621 kN
Explanation:
Since each horse pulls with a force of 839 N at an angle of 15° with the centerline of the canal, the horizontal component of the force due to the first horse along the canal is F= 839cos15° N and its vertical component is F' = 839sin15° N(it is positive since it is perpendicular to the centerline of the canal and points upwards).
The horizontal component of the force due to the second horse along the canal is f = 839cos15° N and its vertical component is f' = -839sin15° N (it is negative since it is perpendicular to the centerline of the canal and points downwards).
So, the resultant horizontal component of force R = F + f = 839cos15° N + 839cos15° N = 2(839cos15°) N = 2(839 × 0.9659) = 2 × 810.412 = 1620.82 N
So, the resultant vertical component of force R' = F' + f' = 839sin15° N + (-839sin15° N) = 839sin15° N - 839sin15° N = 0 N
The magnitude of the resultant force which is the sum of the two forces is R" = √(R² + R'²)
= √(R² + 0²) (since R' = 0)
= √R²
= R
= 1620.82 N
= 1.62082 kN
≅ 1.621 kN
So, the sum of these two forces on the barge is 1.621 kN
In a physics lab, light with a wavelength of 560 nm travels in air from a laser to a photocell in a time of 17.2 ns . When a slab of glass with a thickness of 0.810 m is placed in the light beam, with the beam incident along the normal to the parallel faces of the slab, it takes the light a time of 20.8 ns to travel from the laser to the photocell.
Required:
What is the wavelength of the light in the glass?
Answer:
Distance traveled = 3 * 10E8 * 17.2 * 10E-9 = 5.16 m
.81 / 3 * 10E8 = 2.7 * 10E-9 normal time thru glass
(20.8 - 17.2) * E10-9 = 3.6 * 10E-9 additional time due to glass
c tg = c n ta where tg and ta are the times spent in glass and air
(Note you can also write Va = n Vg or D / ta = n D / tg)
n = tg / ta = 3.6 / 2.7 = 1.33 the index of refraction of the glass
Wavelength (air) = Wavelength (glass) * n
Wavelenght = 560 nm / 1.33 = 421 nm
A cylindrical water tank has a height of 20cm and a radius of 14cm. If it is filled to 2/5 of its capacity, calculate.
I. Quantity of water in the tank
II. Quantity of water left to fill the tank to its capacity.
Answer:
4.926 L Y 7.389 L
Explanation:
first you calculate the tank volume
V = π[tex](14 cm)^{2}[/tex](10 cm = [tex]12315 cm^{3}[/tex]
then you convert to liters
[tex]12315 cm^{3}[/tex] = 12.315 l
then you calculate the liters of water
2/5(12.35 l) = 4.926 l
finally we calculate the amount without water
12.315 l - 4.926 l = 7.389 l
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A car starting at rest accelerates at 3m/seconds square How far has the car travelled after 4s?
Answer:
24 meters
Explanation:
Find the final velocity. 12m/s
d=[final-initial]/2×time
D=(6m/s)×4=24 m/s
During a particular thunderstorm, the electric potential difference between a cloud and the ground is Vcloud - Vground = 4.20 108 V, with the cloud being at the higher potential. What is the change in an electron's electric potential energy when the electron moves from the ground to the cloud?
Answer:
The electric potential energy is 6.72 x 10^-11 J.
Explanation:
Potential difference, V = 4.2 x 10^8 V
charge of electron, q = - 1.6 x 10^-19 C
Let the potential energy is U.
U = q V
U = 1.6 x 10^-19 x 4.2 x 10^8
U = 6.72 x 10^-11 J
A ten loop coil of area 0.23 m2 is in a 0.047 T uniform magnetic field oriented so that the maximum flux goes through the coil. The average emf induced in the coil is
Answer:
Explanation:
From the question we are told that:
Number of turns [tex]N=10[/tex]
Area [tex]a=0.23m^2[/tex]
Magnetic field [tex]B=0.947T[/tex]
Generally the equation for maximum flux is mathematically given by
[tex]\phi=NBa[/tex]
[tex]\phi=10*0.047*0.23[/tex]
[tex]\phi=0.1081wbi[/tex]
Therefore induced emf
[tex]e= \frac{d\phi}{dt}[/tex]
Since
[tex]t=0[/tex]
Therefore
[tex]e=0[/tex]
A T-shirt cannon launches a shirt at 5.30 m/s from a platform height of 4.00 m from ground level. How fast (in m/s) will the shirt be traveling if it is caught by someone whose hands are at 5.20 m from ground level (b) 4.00 m from ground level?
Answer:
(a) the velocity of the shirt is 2.14 m/s
(b) the velocity of the shirt is 5.3 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
initial velocity of the shirt, u = 5.3 m/s
height of the platform above the ground, h = 4.00 m
(a) When the shirt is caught by someone whose hand is 5.20 m from the ground level, the height traveled by the shirt = 5.2 m - 4.0 m = 1.2 m
The velocity at this position is calculated as;
[tex]v^2 = u^2 + 2(-g)h\\\\v^2 = u^2 - 2gh\\\\v^2 = 5.3^2 - (2\times 9.8 \times 1.2)\\\\v^2 = 4.57\\\\v= \sqrt{4.57} \\\\v = 2.14 \ m/s[/tex]
(b) When the shirt is caught by someone whose hand is 4.00 m from the ground level, the height traveled by the shirt = 4.00 m - 4.00 m = 0 m
The velocity at this position is calculated as;
[tex]v^2 = u^2 + 2(-g)h\\\\v^2 = u^2 - 2gh\\\\v^2 = 5.3^2 - (2\times 9.8 \times 0)\\\\v^2 = 28.09\\\\v= \sqrt{28.09} \\\\v = 5.3 \ m/s[/tex]
In a large chemical factory, a feed pipe carries a liquid at a speed of 5.5 m/s. A pump pushes the liquid along at a gauge pressure of 140,000 Pa. The liquid travels upward 6.0 m and enters a tank at a gauge pressure of 2,000 Pa. The diameter of the pipe remains constant. At what speed does the liquid enter the tank
Answer:
v₂ = 15.24 m / s
Explanation:
This is an exercise in fluid mechanics
Let's write Bernoulli's equation, where the subscript 1 is for the factory pipe and the subscript 2 is for the tank.
P₁ + ½ ρ v₁² + ρ g y₁ = P₂ + ½ ρ v₂² + ρ g y₂
They indicate the pressure in the factory P₁ = 140000 Pa, the velocity
v₁ = 5.5 m / s and the initial height is zero y₁ = 0
the tank is at a pressure of P2 = 2000 Pa and a height of y₂ = 6.0 m
P₁ -P₂ + ρ g (y₁ -y₂) + ½ ρ v₁² = ½ ρ v₂²
let's calculate
140,000 - 2000 + ρ 9.8 (0- 6) + ½ ρ 5.5² = ½ ρ v₂²
138000 - ρ 58.8 + ρ 15.125 = ½ ρ v2²
v₂² = 2 (138000 /ρ - 58.8 + 15.125)
v₂ = [tex]\sqrt{\frac{276000}{\rho } - 43.675 }[/tex]
In the exercise they do not indicate what type of liquid is being used, suppose it is water with
ρ = 1000 kg / m³
v₂ = [tex]\sqrt{\frac{276000}{1000} - 43.675}[/tex]
v₂ = 15.24 m / s
A 12.0 g sample of gas occupies 19.2 L at STP. what is the of moles and molecular weight of this gas?
At STP, 1 mole of an ideal gas occupies a volume of about 22.4 L. So if n is the number of moles of this gas, then
n / (19.2 L) = (1 mole) / (22.4 L) ==> n = (19.2 L•mole) / (22.4 L) ≈ 0.857 mol
If the sample has a mass of 12.0 g, then its molecular weight is
(12.0 g) / n ≈ 14.0 g/mol
A positive statement is:________. a. reflects oneâs opinions. b. can be shown to be correct or incorrect. c. a value judgment. d. based upon an optimistic judgment.
Answer:
b
Explanation:
the product 17.10 ✕
Explanation:
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Do all substances conduct heat ?Why/ Why not ?
Answer:
no, all substances doesnot conduct heat
Answer:
No, all substances do not conduct heat easily because it depends on the nature of the substance. Some are good conductors of heat and some are bad. Therefore, it depends on their characteristics and their ability to conduct heat.
The bad conductors of heat are water, air, plastic, wood, etc.
Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, Iron, etc. are good heat conductors as well as electrical conductors.
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is .08. If the string is 100 cm long, how long will the string be when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic?
Answer:
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is .08. If the string is 100 cm long, how long will the string be when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic? is your ansewer dont take tension
The string will be 108 cm long when it is stretched to the point where it becomes plastic.
What is elasticity?Elasticity in physics and materials science refers to a body's capacity to withstand a force that causes distortion and to recover its original dimensions once the force has been withdrawn.
When sufficient loads are applied, solid objects will deform; if the material is elastic, the object will return to its original size and shape after the weights have been removed. Unlike plasticity, which prevents this from happening and causes the item to stay deformed,
Given parameters:
The elastic extensibility of a piece of string is 0.08.
The string is 100 cm long.
Hence, it becomes plastic, after it is stretched up to = 100 × 0.08 cm = 8 cm. The string will be 108 cm long.
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The acceleration vector of a particle in uniform circular motion:___________
a) points outward from the center of the circle.
b) points toward the center of the circle.
c) is zero.
d) points along the circular path of the particle and opposite the direction of motion.
e) points along the circular path of the particle and in the direction of motion.
(B)
Explanation:
Centripetal means "towards the center" so the acceleration vector of an object undergoing UCM is always pointed towards the center.
The acceleration vector of a particle in a uniform circular motion points toward the center of the circle, The correct option is option (b).
Centripetal force is the force acting on an object in curvilinear motion directed towards the axis of rotation or center of curvature. The unit of centripetal force is Newton.
Centripetal means "towards the center" so the acceleration vector of an object undergoing circular motion is always pointed towards the center.
Therefore, The acceleration vector of a particle in a uniform circular motion points toward the center of the circle, The correct option is option (b).
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The patellar tendon attaches to the tibia at a 20 deg angle 3 cm from the axis of rotation at the knee. If the force generated in the patellar tendon is 400 N, what is the resulting angular acceleration, in rad/s2), if the lower leg and foot have a combined mass of 4.2kg and a given radius of gyration of 25 cm
Answer:
the resulting angular acceleration is 15.65 rad/s²
Explanation:
Given the data in the question;
force generated in the patellar tendon F = 400 N
patellar tendon attaches to the tibia at a 20° angle 3 cm( 0.03 m ) from the axis of rotation at the knee.
so Torque produced by the knee will be;
T = F × d⊥
T = 400 N × 0.03 m × sin( 20° )
T = 400 N × 0.03 m × 0.342
T = 4.104 N.m
Now, we determine the moment of inertia of the knee
I = mk²
given that; the lower leg and foot have a combined mass of 4.2kg and a given radius of gyration of 25 cm ( 0.25 m )
we substitute
I = 4.2 kg × ( 0.25 m )²
I = 4.2 kg × 0.0626 m²
I = 0.2625 kg.m²
So from the relation of Moment of inertia, Torque and angular acceleration;
T = I∝
we make angular acceleration ∝, subject of the formula
∝ = T / I
we substitute
∝ = 4.104 / 0.2625
∝ = 15.65 rad/s²
Therefore, the resulting angular acceleration is 15.65 rad/s²
Question 1 of 10
Which nucleus completes the following equation?
239UHe+?
A. 228 Th
B. 2220
c. 23. Pu
D. 78Th
SUBMIT
Answer:
Option D. ²²²₉₀Th
Explanation:
Let the unknown be ⁿₘZ. Thus, the equation becomes:
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ⁿₘZ
Next, we shall determine n, m and Z. This can be obtained as follow:
For n:
226 = 4 + n
Collect like terms
226 – 4 = n
222 = n
n = 222
For m:
92 = 2 + m
Collect like terms
92 – 2 = m
90 = m
m = 90
For Z:
ⁿₘZ => ²²²₉₀Z => ²²²₉₀Th
Therefore, the complete equation becomes:
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ⁿₘZ
²²⁶₉₂U —> ⁴₂He + ²²²₉₀Th
Thus, the unknown is ²²²₉₀Th
Use the following information to answer the next question.
Environmental Concerns
1. release of greenhouse gases
2. release of gases that cause acid rain
3. release of excess heat
4. depletion of solar energy
5. depletion of geothermal energy
6. flooding of land
Which of the above environmental concerns are associated with the production of electricity?
Select one:
O A. 2, 3, and 4
O B. 1, 2, 3, and 6
O C. 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
O D. 1, 3, and 5
Answer:
1.Emitted primarily through the burning of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal), solid waste, and trees and wood products. Changes in land use also play a role. Deforestation and soil degradation add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, while forest regrowth takes it out of the atmosphere.
2.Acid rain is caused by a chemical reaction that begins when compounds like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the air. These substances can rise very high into the atmosphere, where they mix and react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form more acidic pollutants, known as acid rain.
3.Untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when your core body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke requires immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage to your brain and other vital organs that can result in death.
4.The loss of solar energy in passing through the atmospheric layers is called the atmospheric deflection. ... The longer the path traversed, the greater the amount of radiant energy depleted. Various processes whereby heat energy is lost through the atmosphere are known as scattering, diffusion, absorption, and reflection.
5.Geothermal energy is renewable because the Earth has retained a huge amount of the heat energy that was generated during formation of the planet. In addition, heat is continuously produced by decay of radioactive elements within the Earth. The amount of heat within the Earth, and the amount that is lost though natural processes (e.g. volcanic activity, conduction/radiation to the atmosphere), are much, much more than the amount of heat lost through geothermal energy production. At any one geothermal field, however, the temperature of the geothermal reservoir or the fluid levels/fluid pressure in the reservoir may decrease over time as fluids are produced and energy is extracted. Produced fluids can be re-injected to maintain pressures, although this may further cool down the reservoir if care is not taken. Over time, it is commonly necessary to drill additional wells in order to maintain energy production as temperatures and/or reservoir fluid pressures decline.
6.Floods, Floodplains, and Flood-Prone Areas. ... Flooding is a result of heavy or continuous rainfall exceeding the absorptive capacity of soil and the flow capacity of rivers, streams, and coastal areas. This causes a watercourse to overflow its banks onto adjacent lands.
The environmental concerns associated with the production of electricity are the release of greenhouse gases, the release of gases that cause acid rain, the release of excess heat, the flooding of land, and the depletion of geothermal energy so, option C is correct.
What is electricity?The presence or movement of charged particles is electricity. The movement of electrons through a circuit is known as an electric current. The accumulation of electrons on an insulator causes static electricity.
Mostly released when solid trash, trees, and wood products are burned, along with fossil fuels (coal, gas, and oil).
Land use changes also have an impact. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere by deforestation and soil erosion, while it is removed from it by forest regeneration.
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A baseball pitcher brings his arm forward during a pitch, rotating the forearm about the elbow. If the velocity of the ball in the pitcher's hand is 34.0 m/s and the ball is 0.310 m from the elbow joint, what is the angular velocity (in rad/s) of the forearm
Answer:
[tex]\omega=109.67\ rad/s[/tex]
Explanation:
Given that,
The speed of the ball, u = 34 m/s
The ball is 0.310 m from the elbow joint.
We need to find the angular velocity (in rad/s) of the forearm.
We know that,
[tex]v=r\omega\\\\\omega=\dfrac{v}{r}\\\\\omega=\dfrac{34}{0.31}\\\\\omega=109.67\ rad/s[/tex]
So, the required angular velocity of the forearm is 109.67 rad/s.
An object moves in a direction parallel to its length with a velocity that approaches the velocity of light. The length of this object, as measured by a stationary observer:________
a. approaches infinity.
b. approaches zero.
c. increases slightly.
d. does not change.
Answer:
b. approaches zero.
Explanation:
The phenomenon is known as length contraction.
Length contraction is a result of Einstein's special theory of relativity. This theory states that an observer in an inertial frame of reference will observe a decrease in the length of any moving object placed at another inertial frame of reference.
let the length of the train = L
Let the length observed when the train is in motion = L₀
Apply Einstein's special theory of relativity;
[tex]L_0 = L \times \sqrt{1 - \frac{v^2}{c^2} } \\\\where;\\\\v \ is \ the \ velocity \ of \ the \ train\\\\c \ is \ the \ speed \ of \ light\\\\[/tex]
from the equation above, when v = 0, the length observed is equal to the initial length of the train. (L₀ = L)
As the velocity of the train (v) approaches the speed of light (c), the length of the train observed (L₀) becomes smaller than the initial length of the train (L). (L₀ < L)
Eventually, when v equals c, we will have a square root of zero (0), and the length observed will become zero. (L₀ = 0)
Thus, the length of this object, as measured by a stationary observer approaches zero
