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Explain how a theodolite works.

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The theodolite is a precision measuring device used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. It works with a combination of: (1) optical plummets, which is used to ensure that it is placed exactly vertical above; (2) internal spirit, which ensures that it is levelled to the horizon; and (3) graduated circles, one vertical and one horizontal, which is used to measure actual angles. The mounted telescope can swivel horizontally and vertically. If this is adjusted correctly, accurate measurements can be obtained.

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A car that weighs 1.0 x 10^4 N is initially moving at a speed of 38 km/h when the brakes are applied and the car is brought to a

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Part a) Force on car = 2833.84 Newtons

Part b) Time to stop the car = 3.8 seconds

Part c) Factor for stopping distance is 4.

Part d) Factor for stopping time is 1.

Explanation:

The deceleration produced when the car is brought to rest in 20 meters can be found by third equation of kinematics as

$v^2=u^2+2as$

where

v = final speed of the car ( = 0 in our case since the car stops)

u = initial speed of the car = 38 km/hr = $\frac{38\times 1000}{3600}=10.56m/s$

a = deceleration produces

s = distance in which the car stops

Applying the given values we get

$0^2=10.56^2+2\times a\times 20\\\\a=\frac{0-10.56^2}{2\times 20}\\\\\therefore a=-2.78m/s^2$

Now the force can be obtained using newton's second law as

$Force=\frac{Weight}{g}\times a$

Applying values we get

$Force=\frac{1.0\times 10^4}{9.81}\times -2.78\\\\\therefore F=-2833.84Newtons$

The negative direction indicates that the force is opposite to the motion of the object.

Part b)

The time required to stop the car can be found using the first equation of kinematics as

$v=u+at$ with symbols having the same meanings

Applying values we get

$0=10.56-2.78\times t\\\\\therefore t=\frac{10.56}{2.78}=3.8seconds$

Part c)

From the developed relation of stopping distance we can see that the for same force( Same acceleration) the stopping distance is proportional to the square of the initial speed thus doubling the initial speed increases the stopping distance 4 times.

Part d)

From the relation of stopping time and the initial speed we can see that the stopping distance is proportional initial speed thus if we double the initial speed the stopping time also doubles.

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Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) is a tool scientists use to forecast weather. Which statements describe GPM? Select three

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Lexy throws a dart with an initial velocity of 25 m/s at an angle of 60° relative to the ground. what is the approximate vertica

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An initial velocity is:
v o = 25 m/s
The vertical component of the initial velocity:
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= v o * √3 / 2 = 25 m/s * √3 / 2 = 21.65 m/s
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The approximate vertical component of the initial velocity is 21.65 m/s.

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A small boy is playing with a ball on a stationary train. If he places the ball on the floor of the train, when the train starts moving the ball moves toward the back of the train. This happened due to inertia

An object at rest remains at rest, or if in motion, remains in motion unless a net external force acts on it .

When a train starts moving forward, the ball placed on the floor tends to fall backward is an example of inertia of rest. Due to the reason that the lower part of the ball is in contact with the surface and rest of the part is not . As the train starts moving, its lower part gets the motion as the floor starts moving but the upper part will remain as it is as it is not in contact with the floor , hence do not attain any motion due to the inertia of rest simultaneously i.e. it tends to remain at the same place.

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