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Person A, weighing 35 kg, is sitting 10m away from a seesaw pivot. Person B, weighing 50 kg, it sitting at the other end, at a distance d. Calculate d, in order for the seesaw not to topple over. (g=10m/s^2)

Force@A: FA = mA x g = 35 x 10 = 350NAnticlockwise moment: MA = FA x dA= 350 x 10 = 3500NmForce @B: FB=mb x g = 50 x 10 = 500NC...

Answered by Antonia A. Physics tutor
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An ultraviolet wave of continuous frequency reflects from a solid surface back in the direction of the transmitter. Assuming no amplitude is lost, describe and explain the behaviour of the particles in the medium between the transmitter and surface.

The transmitted and reflected waves are of equal frequency and are both continuous, so they will superpose and interfere with each other. In the regions of maximal constructive interference, antinodes wil...

Answered by Jonas S. Physics tutor
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How do I use the conservation of linear momentum to solve problems?

The linear momentum of a particle is defined as the product between the particle’s velocity (a vector) and the particle’s mass (a scalar quantity):
p=m·v.
The l...

Answered by Ellis C. Physics tutor
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How does refraction work?

The fastest light can travel is when it is in a vacuum, where it travels at 3x10^8 metres per second.

However, when light travels through another substance or material (anothe...

Answered by Conor P. Physics tutor
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How do I use equations of motion ('suvat') to find a missing quantity?

First, be familiar with the equations of motion:s = displacementu = initial velocityv = final velocitya = acceleration (constant)t = time
v = u + ats = ((u+v)t)/2s = ut + (at^2)/2v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Answered by Jessica H. Physics tutor
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