All categories

2 years ago

What is an independent variable ?

Physics

2 answers:

kkurt [141]2 years ago

7 0

<span>a variable whose variation does not depend on that of another.
</span>

seropon [69]2 years ago

6 0

An independent variable is a variable that does not depend on anything. It is manipulated to determine the value of a dependent variable<span>. The dependent variable is what is being measured in an experiment or evaluated in a mathematical equation and the independent variables are the inputs to that measurement. Example: Time would always be an independent variable because nothing affects time, however, time can affect everything. </span>

You might be interested in

The gravitational field strength due to its planet is 5N/kg What does it mean?

Dominik [7]

Answer:

The weight of an object is the force on it caused by the gravity due to the planet. The weight of an object and the gravitational field strength are directly proportional. For a given mass, the greater the gravitational field strength of the planet, the greater its weight.

Weight can be calculated using the equation:

weight = mass × gravitational field strength

This is when:

weight (W) is measured in newtons (N)

mass (m) is measured in kilograms (kg)

gravitational field strength (g) is measured in newtons per kilogram (N/kg)

6 0

3 years ago

Two students, standing on skateboards, are initially at rest, when they give each other a shove! After the shove, one student (7

Elden [556K]

Answer:

The other student (59kg) moves right at 7.44 m/s

Explanation:

Given;

mass of the first student, m₁ = 77kg

mass of the second student, m₂ = 59kg

initial velocity of the first student, u₁ = 0

initial velocity of the second student, u₂ = 0

final velocity of the first student, v₁ = 5.7 m/s left

final velocity of the second student, v₂ = ? right

Apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum;

Total momentum before collision = Total momentum after collision

m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = m₁v₁ + m₂v₂

(77 x 0) + (59 x 0) = (-77 x 5.7) + (59 x v₂)

0 = - 438.9 + 59v₂

59v₂ = 438.9

v₂ = 438.9 / 59

v₂ = 7.44 m/s to the right

Therefore, the other student (59kg) moves right at 7.44 m/s

6 0

3 years ago

The electric potential difference across the membrane of a body cell is 0.070 V (higher on the outside than on the inside). The

12345 [234]

Answer:

The electric field is $8.75 \times 10^{6}~v~m^{-1}$ and the ditection is from outer to inner side of the membrane.

Explanation:

We know the electric field ( $\vec{E}$ ) is given by $\vec{E} = - \nabla V$ , 'V' being the potential.

In 1-D, it can be written as

$E=\dfrac{V}{d}$

where 'd' is the separation of space in between the potential difference is created.

Given, $V = 0.070~V~$ and the thickness of the cell membrane is $d = 8.0 \times 10^{-9}~m$ .

Therefore the created electric field through the cell membrane is

$E = \dfrac{0.07~V}{8 \times 10^{-9}~m} = 8.75 \times 10^{6}~m~s^{-1}$

5 0

3 years ago

What current flows through a 2.56-cm-diameter rod of pure silicon that is 20.0 cm long, when 1.00 ✕ 103 V is applied to it? (Suc

vfiekz [6]

Answer:

Current, I = 0.0011 A

Explanation:

It is given that,

Diameter of rod, d = 2.56 cm

Radius of rod, r = 1.28 cm = 0.0128 m

The resistivity of the pure silicon, $\rho=2300\ \Omega-m$

Length of rod, l = 20 cm = 0.2 m

Voltage, $V=1\times 10^3\ V$

The resistivity of the rod is given by :

$R=\rho\dfrac{L}{A}$

$R=2300\ \Omega-m\dfrac{0.2\ m}{\pi (0.0128\ m)^2}$

R = 893692.30 ohms

Current flowing in the rod is calculated using Ohm's law as :

V = I R

$I=\dfrac{V}{R}$

$I=\dfrac{10^3\ V}{893692.30\ \Omega}$

I = 0.0011 A

So, the current flowing in the rod is 0.0011 A. Hence, this is the required solution.

6 0

3 years ago

How are longitudinal and transverse waves different?

Natalija [7]

Answer:

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the movement of the medium is in the same direction as the wave. On the other hand, a transverse wave is a wave where the movement of the medium is at a right angle to the wave direction.

Explanation:i got this right on a quiz so i know its right

3 0

3 years ago