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    Single Slit Question: Linear Distance & Wavelength Calculation

    Homework Statement A single slit is illuminated with 660 nm and the resulting diffraction pattern is viewed on a screen 2.3 m away. a. If the linear distance between the 1st and 2nd dark fringes of the pattern is 12 cm. What is the width of the slit? Homework Equations W(X/L) =...
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    Electrostatics: Conducting Sphere in Uniform Electric Field

    ok i got a and c. but I'm having trouble with b. I'm not getting how i should relate the 3rd law to relate the columb force to the tension
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    Electrostatics: Conducting Sphere in Uniform Electric Field

    Homework Statement A small conducting sphere of mass M is attached to a string of length L. It is at rest in a uniform electrical field of magnitude E directed due right. The sphere has a charge of Q and the string makes a 30 degree angle with the electric field. a. Calculate the...
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    Kinetic Energy of Object Question

    If that's correct it wouldn't it be choice E then?
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    Kinetic Energy of Object Question

    [SOLVED] Kinetic Energy Question Homework Statement An object is dropped off a cliff of height h and is subjected to an average force of air resistance of F. If the object has a mass of m the KE it gains during the fall will be equal to. a. mgh b. mgh + f c. mgh -f d. mgh+ fh e. mgh -...