Complete Question
A field mouse trying to escape a hawk runs east for 5.0m, darts southeast for 3.0m, then drops 1.0m down a hole into its burrow. What is the magnitude of the net displacement of the mouse?
Answer:
The values is 
Explanation:
From the question we are told that
The distance it travels eastward is 
The distance it travel towards the southeast is 
The distance it travel towards the south is 
Let x-axis be east
y-axis south
z-axis into the ground
The angle made between east and south is 
The displacement toward x-axis is
The displacement toward the y-axis is
Now the overall displacement of the rat is mathematically evaluated as
Given that:
k = 500 n/m,
work (W) = 704 J
spring extension (x) = ?
we know that,
Work = (1/2) k x²
704 = (1/2) × 500 × x²
x = 1.67 m
A spring stretched for 1.67 m distance.
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<span>Match the basic components of a nuclear reactor with their descriptions.
1. slows down neutrons
moderator - This is the substance that slows down fast neutrons and makes them slow neutrons which are easier to capture by the atomic nuclei so that the fission reaction can continue.
2. absorb emitted neutrons
control rods - These are rods made up of a substance that easily absorbs neutrons. Their purpose is to slow down or shut down the reaction.
3. mass of unstable atoms
nuclear fuel - The entire point of a nuclear reactor is the capture the energy released by the fission of unstable atoms. So this mass of unstable atoms is the fuel for the nuclear reactor.
4. concrete and lead enclosure
shield - This is the enclosure that prevents radiation from escaping into the general environment.
5. energy transfer medium
coolant - Since the purpose of a nuclear reactor is to generate usable energy, the coolant extracts heat from the fissioning core and that heat is generally used to boil water which in turn is used to operate turbines that power electrical generators.</span>
