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Explain the findings from Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment.

Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment showed that the majority of alpha particles fired at a thin sheet of gold leaf passed straight through. Some of the particles passed through the leaf with a small ...

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Define the term "Gravitational Potential" and write down a formula which defines it.

The Gravitational Potential is the work done in moving a unit mass (1kg) from an infinite distance to a point in a radial gravitational field. The Gravitational Potential is defined as being zero an infin...

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How can I measure the orbital period of a satellite around Earth?

In order to find the orbital period of a satellite around earth, you must understand the forces at play in this situation. You must equate the two radial forces acting on the satellite - these are Newton'...

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How would I derive Kepler's third law from Newton's law of gravitation and the equations of circular motion?

Kepler's third law states that the square of the period of the orbit is directly proportional to the cube of the radius of the orbit (T^2=kr^3) where r is some constant to be determined. This can be deter...

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Using Fermat's Principle explain why it makes sense for light be refracted when crossing from one medium into another that has a different refractive index.

Fermat's Principle states that light will always take the path of least travel TIME (NOT DISTANCE), at a first glance it appears that the path of least time would be a straight line from A to B, but this ...

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