I am trying to decide which university to attend (to study for an Astrophysics BSc)..
I have offers from both Kings College and QMUL (Queen Marys University of London), but i don't know where to go!
Although kings has a better reputation overall, the guardian university guide puts QMUL 7th...
Homework Statement
Problem: Calculate the binding energy of 147N (nuclear mass of 13.999234 amu) in Joules per nucleon. According to periodic table, the mass of N is 14.0067 amu.
Homework Equations
E = mc2
The Attempt at a Solution
Calculate mass defect:
13.999234 - 14.0067 =...
Well in my book I am basically told to use this equations (Where Vr is the resultant):
V_r^2 = (V_1 sin\Theta)^2 + (V_1 cos\Theta + V_2)^2 - I want to know why I would use this forumla...
Homework Statement
A velocity of 10ms^{-1} is to be replaced by two components, 7.0ms^{-1} and 5.0ms^{-1}. What must be the angle between the two components?
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Now I think that the answer to the solution lies in using trig to work out...