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    Transistor as Current Source. Forward Active?

    Homework Statement Why does a transistor with a constant V_{B} (e.g. V_{B}=1V) only need V_{C} \approx 0.3V to act as a current source; If V_{C} < V_{B} doesn't that mean the transistor is not in forward active mode and thus not a mode we want to work in. Homework Equations The...
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    Modern Physics - Length of infinite well that has an electron

    Homework Statement ** My book doesn't have any solutions in the back , and I trying to find out if I am doing the problems correctly. My book is Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by John C. Morrison. If you know anywhere I can find the Answers. I would greatly appreciate it! The...
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    Modern Physics Introduction Photon Energy and Wavelength

    Homework Statement Suppose that a beam of light consists of photons having an energy of 5.4 eV. what is the wavelength of the light? Homework Equations hc = 1240 eV*nm E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} The Attempt at a Solution 5.4eV = \frac{1240eV*nm}{\lambda} \lambda =...
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    Modern Physics Introduction Standing Wavelength and Frequency

    Homework Statement Find the length of the smallest standing wave that can be formed with light having a frequency of 600THZ. Homework Equations f = 600*10^{12}Hz c = 2.998x10^{8}\frac{m}{s} \lambda f=c The Attempt at a Solution \lambda f=c \lambda...
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    Modern Physics Introduction Question on Electron Speed and Momentum

    Homework Statement Suppose that an electron has a kinetic energy of 1.0 eV. What are the speed and the momentum of the electron? The book is Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Morrison. If anyone knows where to get any of the answers(or solutions. solutions may be harder to...
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    Guitar Pedal & Amp Effects: Magnetic & Inductors

    I have a guitar with a pedal and amp. If i have the stuff close together (including the wires) won't the electric/magnetic fields have an affect on these devices? Also, if i have the wire that plugs into my guitar coiled, won't that create an inductor type of effect?
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    Understanding the \Pi Notation for Calculus Homework | Help and Explanation

    Homework Statement \Pi_{n=1}^{5} n Homework Equations My teacher assumed I learned this in calc 2 but I was never taught this. Can someone tell me what this thing is called?
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    Voltage drop and current for each resistor

    Since there is one indepedent voltage source of 20 Volts that means the voltage drop across all the resistors should equal 20V. I would have made this look nice but the LaTex Isn't working. First Combine the Resistors in Parrallel: 1/R =(1/R_1)+(1/R_2)+...(1/R_N) 1/R = (1/6 Ohm) +(1/3...
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    Understanding Discrete Quantities in Electrical Charge

    Homework Statement "The electrical charge exists in discrete quantities, which are integral multipuls of the electronic charge, 1.6022 e -19 C" What does "discrete quantities" mean? and Why is electrical charge an integral multipul of the electronic charge instead of just a multipul of...
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    Simple Photoelectric Effect Conceptual Question

    This is more of a conceptual question. Homework Statement -------------------- 1.KE_{Max} = hf-\phi 2.\phi = Work Function. The minimum energy required to free an electron with a photon 3.E=hf This it the energy of a photon --------------------- In my book it says that" hf > \phi"...
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    Conceptual Index of Refraction Question.

    We have the index of refraction formula of n = \frac{c}{v} which essential states how much of a factor light travels faster in a vacuum than in this medium. Why don't they just have it as n=\frac{v}{c} so it states fractionally how much slower light travels in the medium than the speed of...
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    "Solving Light Problem with Wavelength 635 nm

    Homework Statement Light of wavelength 635 nm is used to illuminate normally two glass plates 16 cm in length that touch at one end and are separated at the other end by a wire of radius 0.02 mm. How many bright fringes appear along the total length of the plates? Homework Equations...
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    Engineering Karno Maps for Seven Segment Display Circuits - CAPSULE Spelling Exercise

    Homework Statement Three input and seven output. Do the karno map. This is suppose to be a seven segment display ( like the ones in digital clocks.) I am suppose to spell a word. My word was CAPSULE. I got an error and I can't trace it. [FONT="Courier New"] CAPSULE: A B C | a | b | c...
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    Thermodynamics and Steam Engine

    Homework Statement If a steam engine operates at half of its theoretical maximum efficiency (emax) and does work at a rate of W J/s, calculate how much heat is discharged per second. Homework Equations WMax = \epsilon_{Max}*Q_{H} W = QH-QC The Attempt at a Solution W =...
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    What is the Final Temperature of a Water Mixture?

    Homework Statement You pour a certain amount of water at 100C and an equal amount of water at 20C into an insulated container. THe final temperature of the mixture will be (a) 60C (b) Less than 60C (c) greater than 60C. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I don't know what...
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