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    Calculating the Mass of a Chlorine Anion Using Electric and Magnetic Fields?

    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...
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    Energy and Momentum: Elastic Collision of 2 Trains

    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...
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    Calculating tension of objects with a pulley on an incline

    Homework Statement Calculate the tension in the cable connecting the two masses. Assume all surfaces are frictionless. http://tinypic.com/r/20jg36s/7 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I tried to begin the solution but came out with a negative acceleration (-2m/s^2)...