Homework Statement
The mass of an atom can be determined by ionizing it and accelerating it through a known electric field followed by a known magnetic field. The ion’s circular path is then measured. Calculate the mass of a chlorine anion of charge 3.20 x 10^-19 C if it follows a circular...
Homework Statement
Thomas the train and Diesel are involved in an elastic collision. A 2.5 kg Thomas is, at rest but is approached head-on by a 5.0 kg Diesel moving at 0.60 m/s. The force-separation graph for the ensuing collision is given: http://tinypic.com/r/2zyftae/7
a. What is the...
Homework Statement
Calculate the tension in the cable connecting the two masses. Assume all surfaces are frictionless.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I tried to begin the solution but came out with a negative acceleration (-2m/s^2)...