1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Ierofanga [76]
3 years ago
15

A fire truck has a searchlight with a resistance of 60 (ohm) which is placed across a 24-V battery. What is the current in this

circuit
Physics
1 answer:
Mariulka [41]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: 0.4 Amps

Explanation:

Voltage of battery = 24 Volts

Current I = ?

Resistance of searchlight (R)= 60ohms (Ω is the symbol for ohms)

Then, apply the formula for ohms law

Voltage = Current x resistance

i.e V = I x R

24V = I x 60Ω

I = 24V / 60Ω

I = 0.4 Amps (Amps is the unit of current)

Thus, the current in the circuit is 0.4 Amps

You might be interested in
A man walks along a straight path at a speed of 4 ft/s. A searchlight is located on the ground 6 ft from the path and is kept fo
BARSIC [14]

We are given that,

\frac{dx}{dt} = 4ft/s

We need to find \frac{d\theta}{dt} when x=8ft

The equation that relates x and \theta can be written as,

\frac{x}{6} tan\theta

x = 6tan\theta

Differentiating each side with respect to t, we get,

\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{dx}{d\theta} \cdot \frac{d\theta}{dt}

\frac{dx}{dt} = (6sec^2\theta)\cdot \frac{d\theta}{dt}

\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{1}{6sec^2\theta} \cdot \frac{dx}{dt}

Replacing the value of the velocity

\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{1}{6} cos^2\theta (4)^2

\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{8}{3} cos^2\theta

The value of cos \theta could be found if we know the length of the beam. With this value the equation can be approximated to the relationship between the sides of the triangle that is being formed in order to obtain the numerical value. If this relation is known for the value of x = 6ft, the mathematical relation is obtained. I will add a numerical example (although the answer would end in the previous point) If the length of the beam was 10, then we would have to

cos\theta = \frac{6}{10}

\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{8}{3} (\frac{6}{10})^2

\frac{d\theta}{dt} = \frac{24}{25}

Search light is rotating at a rate of 0.96rad/s

4 0
3 years ago
What happens when the moon travels between the earth and the sun, causing the sun to become obscured from view?
nadya68 [22]
<span>This is known as a "solar eclipse." The Moon partially or completely covers the Sun, leading to a rapidly moving shadow across the sunlit face of the Earth.</span>
4 0
4 years ago
Name two types of evidence used to support the theory of evolution. Explain how scientists use each type of evidence to provide
bearhunter [10]
Well, one of the theories was that Charles darwin proved that theory evolution is real so that one theory. 
7 0
3 years ago
Describe how sound signals can be transmitted from a radio station and received on a radio at your home. Create a labeled diagra
vlada-n [284]
A radio wave is generated by a transmitter and then detected by a receiver. An antenna allows a radio transmitter to send energy into space and a receiver to pick up energy from space. Transmitters and receivers are typically designed to operate over a limited range of frequencies
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Is the force of the mosquito on the car larger than, smaller than, or equal to the force of the car on the mosquito?
Goshia [24]
Equal to, mosquitos are in no way compared to a the force of a vehicle
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • The scanner records the time from when a ultrasound wave is emitted to when its reflection is received
    13·1 answer
  • A merry-go-round is rotating at an angular speed of 0.2 radians/s. Its motor falls off and it rotates freely. A technician jumps
    13·1 answer
  • What is the tension force law and how can i solve (c)?
    15·1 answer
  • If a 0.10−mL volume of oil can spread over a surface of water of about 47.0 m2 in area, calculate the thickness of the layer in
    13·1 answer
  • What equation describes conservation of charge?
    8·1 answer
  • Why do people lie .-.
    12·2 answers
  • How can I rewrite the equation a - b = d using addition?
    8·1 answer
  • A 60 kg student weighs 600 N.
    12·1 answer
  • A diffraction grating has rulings of 890 lines/mm. When white light is incident normally on the grating, what is the longest wav
    13·1 answer
  • Convert 60 kg to mg using the method of dimensional analysis
    14·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!