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What is a stationary wave?

A stationary wave forms when there are two waves of equal frequency (or wavelength) travelling in opposite directions, passing through one another. Interference occurs, with constructive interference at a...

Answered by Samuel P. Physics tutor
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What is electrical current?

How much electrical charge has been transferred per second (from the relationship Q=It) charge = current x time.

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What would happen to n and Emax when  a) the intensity is reduced to 1/2 I but the wavelength λ is unchanged? b) the wavelength λ is reduced but the intensity is unchanged?

FULL QUESTION: Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength λ and intensity I, incident on a metal surface, causes n electrons to be emitted per unit time. The maximum kinetic energy of the electrons is Emax. ...

Answered by Kim E. Physics tutor
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What is terminal velocity and what causes it?

Initially, when you drop an object the only force acting on it is gravity. This accelerates the object towards the ground. As the objects speed increases so does the force of air resitance acting on the o...

Answered by Sam M. Physics tutor
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Explain what is meant by the mass defect of an atomic nucleui

Correct answer: the positive difference between the separated and combined mass of the nucleons. 

Explaination: The nculeons are held together by a binding force- ie the strong force, intermedicate...

Answered by Roisin G. Physics tutor
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