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2 years ago

Explain why distance has a larger impact on the gravitational force between two objects than mass does.

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if the mass of both of the objects is doubled, then the force of gravity between them is quadrupled. Since gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance between the two interacting objects, more separation distance will result in weaker gravitational forces.

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A uniformly charged sphere has a potential on its surface of 450 V. At a radial distance of 7.2 m from this surface, the potenti

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Answer:

The radius of the sphere is 3.6 m.

Explanation:

Given that,

Potential of first sphere = 450 V

Radial distance = 7.2 m

If the potential of sphere =150 V

We need to calculate the radius

Using formula for potential

For 450 V

$V=\dfrac{kQ}{r}$

$450=\dfrac{kQ}{r}$ ....(I)

For 150 V

$150=\dfrac{kQ}{r+7.2}$ ....(II)

Divided equation (I) by equation (II)

$\dfrac{450}{150}=\dfrac{\dfrac{kQ}{r}}{\dfrac{kQ}{r+7.2}}$

$3=\dfrac{(r+7.2)}{r}$

$3r=r+7.2$

$r=\dfrac{7.2}{2}$

$r=3.6\ m$

Hence, The radius of the sphere is 3.6 m.

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3 years ago

Electrical wire with a diameter of .5 cm is wound on a spool with a radius of 30 cm and a height of 24 cm.

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Answer:

a) # lap = 301.59 rad , b) L = 90.48 m

Explanation:

a) Let's use a direct proportions rule (rule of three). If one turn of the wire covers 0.05 cm, how many turns do you need to cover 24 cm

# turns = 1 turn (24 cm / 0.5 cm)

# laps = 48 laps

Let's reduce to radians

# laps = 48 laps (2 round / 1 round)

# lap = 301.59 rad

b) Each lap gives a length equal to the length of the circle

L₀ = 2π R

L = # turns L₀

L = # turns 2π R

L = 48 2π 30

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L = 90.48 m

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HELP ASAP!!! The gravitational pull of the Moon is much less than the

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Answer:

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Explanation:

B bc the weight is gravitational pull x mass so when the object has same mass the weight is smaller on moon

C bc mass is the same - you can't change it

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy and how do they work?

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To explain, I will use the equations for kinetic and potential energy:

$PE = mgh\\KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^{2}$

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An object of 5 kg is sitting on a table 5 meters above the ground on earth (g = 9.8 m/s^2). What is the object's gravitational potential energy? <u>(answer: 5*5*9.8 = 245 J</u>)

(gravitational potential energy is potential energy)

<h3>Kinetic energy</h3>

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object has while in motion. An object can only have kinetic energy if the object has a non-zero velocity (it is moving and not stationary). An example:

An object of 5 kg is moving at 5 m/s. What is the object's kinetic energy? (<u>answer: 5*5 = 25 J</u>)

<h3>Kinetic and Potential Energy</h3>

Sometimes, an object can have both kinetic and potential energy. If an object is moving (kinetic energy) and is above the ground (potential), it will have both. To find the total (mechanical) energy, you can add the kinetic and potential energies together. An example:

An object of 5 kg is moving on a 5 meter table at 10 m/s. What is the objects mechanical (total) energy? (<u>answer: KE = .5(5)(10^2) = 250 J; PE = (5)(9.8)(5) = 245 J; total: 245 + 250 = 495 J</u>)

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