When sphere A and B are brought in contact and separated, charge on each sphere becomes [2x10^-6 + (-4x10^-6)]/ 2 = -1x10^-6 C.
That is, charge is equally separated and is the average of charges on both spheres. The reason behind equal charge on both spheres after separation is, when they are kept in contact, their potential difference becomes same.
By definition, we have that the mechanical advantage is given by the following equation:

Where,
W: is the load
T: is the tension
Substituting the values in the given equation we have:

Therefore, the mechanical advantage is equal to 5.
Answer: The mechanical advantage of this machine is: MA = 5
<u>ALL of the following work assumes NO AIR RESISTANCE:</u>
1). an object moving under the influence of only gravity, and not in orbit; its horizontal velocity is constant, and its vertical motion is accelerated downward at 9.8 m/s²
2). a parabola
3). Horizontal: velocity is constant, acceleration is zero. . . . Vertical: acceleration is 9.8 m/s² downward, velocity depends on whether it was launched, thrown up, thrown down, dropped, etc.
4). a). the one that was thrown horizontally; b). both hit the ground at the same time; c). both hit the ground with the same vertical velocity
5). a). zero; b). zero; c). gravity ... 9.8 m/s² down; d). 3.06 seconds; e). 4.38 m/s; f). 30 m/s g). no; gravity has no effect on horizontal motion
6). a). 1.8 seconds; b). 13.1 meters; c). 17.6 m/s down; d). 7.3 m/s; gravity has no effect on horizontal motion
7). 45 m/s
8). without air resistance, the ball is traveling horizontally at 13 km/hr, and it lands back in your hand
9). a). 4.49 m/s; b). 29.7 m/s
10). 7.24 meters
11). 700 meters
12). A). 103.7 meters ( ! she's in big trouble ! ); B). 17.5 meters
When chilies burn in our mouths, the surrounding temperature does not affect how hot the taste of the chilli is. It is only the spiciness that we taste in our mouths. This spiciness is caused by the chemical called capsaicin. This chemical is contained in the cells of the chilli. Capsaicin irritates the cells in your mouth so that is why you feel the discomfort in your mouth.
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