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    Astrophysics - star color index

    we see black when light is not present. therefore, would this star have to be pure white? Then, because I am seeing it from Earth's surface, should I take into account the effects our atmosphere has on light, such as scattering? I think I am making this problem more difficult than it is.
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    Astrophysics - star color index

    Homework Statement If a star emits the same intensity of radiation at all visible wavelengths, what will be its apparent color at the Earth’s surface? Homework Equations No equations... The Attempt at a Solution I realize that a horizontal line would occur through the visible...
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    Mechanical System, Energy dissipated

    Homework Statement A cart with mass m = 20 kg is initially moving horizontally with constant velocity 0.8 m/s, when it strikes a mechanical “snubber” device that consists of a plate supported by two parallel springs (each with stiffness k = 1000 N/m), and a single damper (dashpot) with...
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    Jupiter's Equatorial Rotation Period

    I just am never very confident with my answers. Thanks for responding though!
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    Jupiter's Equatorial Rotation Period

    How would I find Jupiter's equatorial rotation period when it begins to tear the planet apart? Is it true that if the centrifugal force is greater than the gravitational force the material can be torn apart? If this is right, can I just set up an inequality for the centrifugal force >...
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