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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    Haha! I just got the email saying there was a reply.. I was just about to post saying I give up, but finally, lol.. I have to say thanks to everyone here because, I really couldn't do it without the help. I'm starting to get it now, hopefully by the time the test comes I will understand it more!
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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    Okay, sorry about the late reply, been busy with study and everything.1(x-4)-2(x+5)=3(4-x) (x-4)-(2x+10)=12-3x x-4-2x-10=12-3x -x-14=12-3x -x = 26 - 3x 2x = 26 x = 13 Is that the solution to the problem?
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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    Haha. Okay, just to clarify. (x - 4) - (2x + 10) = -x + 6. That is because it's divided by 2?
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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    Haha, not only do I manage to not get the answer, but I get worse :P Yeah, it's x-4 and 4-x. I'm kind of afraid to post what I got because I know it's going to be wrong again lol. (x - 4) - (2x + 10) = 12 - 3x -2x + 6 = 12 - 3x -2x = 6 - 3x x = 6 If that's not right, maybe I should...
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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    That's okay, I don't mind the feedback, good or bad, it all helps in the end! Heh, spend a few hours doing maths, you wouldn't think you would slip up on something so small..Sometimes it is the small things that get past though I guess. What annoyed me a bit was that the book chapter on linear...
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    Solving Linear Equations to Mastering Homework Problems

    Homework Statement Solve these linear equations: Homework Equations \frac{x-4}{6} - \frac{x+5}{3} = \frac{4-x}{2} The Attempt at a Solution \frac{x-4}{6} - \frac{x+5}{3} = \frac{4-x}{2} Multiplied by 6 \frac{6x-18}{6} - \frac{6x+30}{3} = \frac{24-6x}{2} Simplified x-18-2x+30 =12-6x Group...
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    Why Do Larger Atomic Nuclei Require More Neutrons?

    Radioactivity Justification 1. The problem statements, all variables and given/known data 1a. Justify the appropriate charge and mass number values for an electron, a positron, a neutrino and an antineutrino. 1b. Justify the appropriate charge and mass number values for a gamma ray. 1c...
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    What Reverse Potential Difference is Required to Stop a Current in a Photoelectric Cell with a Caesium Surface?

    Hmm, thanks for the explanation guys! Yeah, it's the things like that, that I really need to be careful of when working these out when it comes exam time.
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    What Reverse Potential Difference is Required to Stop a Current in a Photoelectric Cell with a Caesium Surface?

    Oh. Heh, thanks. so it should be: K = 1.76 * 1.6x10-19 = 2.8x10-19 So, Vs = K / e = 2.8x10-19 / 1.6x10-19 = 1.76 V Cheers for the help, really appreciate it! Nathan
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    What Reverse Potential Difference is Required to Stop a Current in a Photoelectric Cell with a Caesium Surface?

    Homework Statement The work function of caesium is 1.35eV. A photoelectric cell has a caesium surface and is illuminated with monochromatic light of wavelength 400nm. What reverse potential difference must be applied to the tube to just stop a current passing through it? Homework Equations...
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    Max Wavelength of Electrons Emitted from Zinc Surface

    Ah, Cool. Thankyou! I only recently got good at rearranging equations (I have a physics tutor) so I didn't really think of that, makes it a lot easier. Cheers
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    Max Wavelength of Electrons Emitted from Zinc Surface

    Cool, thanks! Yeah, it's a separate question, I will have a crack at it and see how I go and start a new thread if needed. Cheers
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    Max Wavelength of Electrons Emitted from Zinc Surface

    Ok, I think I got it :D W = hf0 W/h = hf0/h Cancel out the h on the right side f0 = W/h where W = 4.31eV = 4.31 * 1.6x10-19 = 6.9x10-19J f0 = 6.9x10-19 / 6.63x10-34 = 1.04x1015Hz So, v = fλ v/f = fλ / f Cancel out the f on the right side λ = v/f λ = 3.0x108 / 1.04x1015 = 2.88x10-7m Yay, I...
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    Max Wavelength of Electrons Emitted from Zinc Surface

    Homework Statement The work function of zinc is 4.31eV. What is the maximum wavelength of light that will cause electrons to be emitted from a zinc surface? Homework Equations I'm not sure because, we are given the Work Function (W) which is 4.31eV and we need to find the max. wavelength...
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