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    X-ray Diffraction: First-Order Bragg & 2nd Order Angles

    Homework Statement First-order Bragg diffraction is observed at 25.9degrees relative to the crystal surface, with spacing between atoms of 0.26 nm. a)What is the wavelength of the X-rays? b)At what angle will second order be observed? Homework Equations m\lambda=2dsin\phi The...
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    Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle of steel

    Homework Statement Because gasoline is less dense than water, drums containing gasoline will float in water. Suppose a 260 L steel drum is completely full of gasoline. What total volume of steel can be used in making the drum if the gasoline-filled drum is to float in fresh water...
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    CM and Translational Motion problem

    A 280-kg flatcar 25 m long is moving with a speed of 6.0m/s along horizontal frictionless rails. A 95-kg worker starts walking from one end of the car to the other in the direction of motion, with speed 2.0m/s with respect to the car. In the time it takes for him to reach the other end, how far...
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