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How can the average speedx of a gas molecule be derived?

To start with, some assumptions must be made to simplify the problem. Firstly the N molecules are assumed to have no size, be identical and not interact with each other. The second assumption is that t...

Answered by Zac T. Physics tutor
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The tip of each prong of a tuning fork emitting a note of 320Hz vibrates in SHM with an amplitude of 0.50mm. What is the speed of each tip when its displacement is zero?

As with any question that lists numbers, the first thing to do is to note down the known variables:

f = 320 Hz

A = 0.50 mm

x = 0 mm

v = ?

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Answered by Ellie S. Physics tutor
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A cricketer throws a ball vertically upwards so that the ball leaves his hands at a speed of 25 m/s. Calculate the maximum height reached by the ball, the time taken to reach max. height, and the speed of the ball when it is at 50% max. height.

We can see that this is a suvat question, since it involves a projectile. The first step for any suvat question is to list the known suvat variables for the point we're looking at (in this case, the po...

Answered by Ellie S. Physics tutor
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How can I derive the energy of an electron using the electron in a box model?

The electron in a box model uses the idea that the energy of the electron and that of a standing wave in a box are analogous. So using your knowledge of standing waves you can derive an equation for th...

Answered by Lucile C. Physics tutor
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Find the magnitude of the force on an electron that is travelling with velocity 2 x 10^4 ms^(-1) in the x direction through a uniform magnetic field of strength 2T in the y direction.

This question tells us we only need to consider the magnitude of the force, and since the magnetic field and electron's velocity are perpendicular, we can simply use the equation

Answered by Sally H. Physics tutor
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