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How can the energy absorbed by the water be more than the energy output?
Homework Statement The heating element in a kettle has a resistance of 10 ohms when it is plugged into a 110V outlet. When heating water, only 75% of the energy produced is actually absorbed by the water. How much heat energy does the water absorb if it takes 4 minutes to boil the water...- lnvoker
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Electroscope Properties (need explaination)
So I came upon this problem on a quiz (didnt count for marks) about my Static Electricity Unit. It was like... An electroscope is negatively charged, with the leaf at an angle of about 45 degrees. A metal ball on an insulating handle is slowly brought to (but not touching) the plate of the...- lnvoker
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