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    Lagrangian: Does it Depend on the Zero of Potential?

    Homework Statement There is a joint system of rods and masses.We need to set up Lagrangian. Homework Equations L= T-V , T = Kinetic energy , V = Potential energy The Attempt at a Solution Hey what should we take as the zero of potential. So does the Lagrangian depend on the zero...
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    What is the correct expression for the rate law of a first order reaction?

    OK if we are given the following first order rxn: 2N_2O_5 - > 4NO_2 + O_2 The rate constant is k. Now how would we express the rate law for the decomposition of N_2O_5. - d[N_2O_5]/dt = k[N_2O_5] OR - d[N_2O_5]/dt = 2k[N_2O_5] I think it is the latter but I see all books use...
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    Graduate Conductors & Fields: Feynman's Argument Explained

    How does grounded-ness preserve the argument?
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    Graduate Conductors & Fields: Feynman's Argument Explained

    I had been reading Feynman lectures , and in it he has shown an argument which proves that E field inside an empty cavity of a conductor is zero.OK. Now he says a similar argument can be used to show that if there is some charge in a cavity of a conductor than the field outside must be zero...
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    Calculating pH of Na3PO4 and NaH2PO4 Solution with Ka Values for H2CO3

    Actually, there are so many equilibria in this solution I can't figure out what will contribute and the assumption I made(given above) seems to give a wrong answer.
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    Calculating pH of Na3PO4 and NaH2PO4 Solution with Ka Values for H2CO3

    Homework Statement 50ml of 0.10M Na_3PO_4 + 50ml of 0.10M NaH_2PO_4 For H_2CO_3: Ka_1 = 7.5 * 10^{ - 3} Ka_2 = 6.2 * 10^{ - 8} Ka_3 = 1.0 * 10^{ - 12} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Since K_h of Na_3PO_4 > > Ka_2 , I considered only hydrolysis of Na_3PO_4...
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    Calculating pH of 0.1 M NaHCO3 with Ka values | Salt Hydrolysis Formula

    Homework Statement Find pH of 0.1M NaHCO_3 Ka_1 (H_2CO_3) = 4.3 * 10^{ - 7} , Ka_2 (H_2CO_3) = 5.61 * 10^{ - 11} Homework Equations pH = \frac {1}{2}(14 + pKa_1 + logC)The Attempt at a Solution Now K_h = \frac {Kw}{Ka_1} = 2.3 * 10^{ - 8} > > Ka2 So I neglect dissociation and use salt...
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    Observing Single Electron Diffraction

    Ok then D right? Thnx for replies.
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    Observing Single Electron Diffraction

    Well what if the experiment is done only once.? If its done many times, answer is probably "d".
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    Observing Single Electron Diffraction

    Homework Statement A single electron with de Broglie wavelength \lambda passes through a slit of width d = 2\lambda. The electron can then strike a flourescent screen. What will be observed on the screen? a) A diffraction pattern b) A single flash has if the electron had moved in a straight...
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    High School Center of gravity vs center of mass

    Is it different from the center of mass? My book says yes but doesn't answer the question.
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    High School Double Slit Experiment: Does Slit Thickness Matter?

    To notice patterns you need very thin slits, if you have thick slits you won't be able to notice any change since construction destruction all occur so close together.
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    Undergrad EMFs, Battery & Resistor: Heat, Work & Energy Loss

    When we say heat released in a circuit is i^2 RT , who/what is the cause of this energy loss; is it the battery mechanism? Since work done on charge in the circuit by E field is zero, the only other force seems to be the battery mechanism, right? But in textbooks there is so much implication...
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    Standing Wave Energy: Find Total Mech. Energy

    Well can you tell me what I did is right or not and the thing about PE.
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    Average value of AC over a complete cycle is always zero

    Is this the right place to post this?