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part (a) (i) change in gravitational potential energy.
The gravitational potential energy has the formula GMm/x where x is the distance. We have to calculate the change in GPE so we will find the difference for each of the quantities in the formula. G M and m are constant, and hence the only thing that varies is the x. Now x is equal to the difference in the two distances. One being the (R + h1) and other being the (R + h2). h1 and h2 are distances from the surface of earth, whereby we need the distances from the centre of the earth.
Hence the final formula would become {GMm/(R+h1)} - {GMm/(R+h2)}. You could simplify this to get to the answer in the marking scheme. :)
 
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The gravitational potential energy has the formula GMm/x where x is the distance. We have to calculate the change in GPE so we will find the difference for each of the quantities in the formula. G M and m are constant, and hence the only thing that varies is the x. Now x is equal to the difference in the two distances. One being the (R + h1) and other being the (R + h2). h1 and h2 are distances from the surface of earth, whereby we need the distances from the centre of the earth.
Hence the final formula would become {GMm/(R+h1)} - {GMm/(R+h2)}. You could simplify this to get to the answer in the marking scheme. :)
thank u so much..:)
 
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The gravitational potential energy has the formula GMm/x where x is the distance. We have to calculate the change in GPE so we will find the difference for each of the quantities in the formula. G M and m are constant, and hence the only thing that varies is the x. Now x is equal to the difference in the two distances. One being the (R + h1) and other being the (R + h2). h1 and h2 are distances from the surface of earth, whereby we need the distances from the centre of the earth.
Hence the final formula would become {GMm/(R+h1)} - {GMm/(R+h2)}. You could simplify this to get to the answer in the marking scheme. :)
Plz help me with this ques also: Q.5 part (b) of this paper: http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/...and AS Level/Physics (9702)/9702_s08_qp_4.pdf
here is the ms : http://papers.xtremepapers.com/CIE/...and AS Level/Physics (9702)/9702_s08_ms_4.pdf
 
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Well! For this, you just remember that connecting capacitors in series decreases their effective capacitance while being in parallel increases it.(It is almost the same as you used to do with resistors in AS). Anyway, so two resistors in series connected with a similar arrangement in parallel will provide you with an effective capacitance of 4500 uF. (Try calculating the capacitance of the whole arrangement and you'll get the answer 4500 uF which signifies it is correct! :) )
 
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Two bodies of equal mass are moving towards each other ,one with a speed of 40cm/s and the other with a speed of 60cm/s>they stick together on impact.What is the velocity after impact?

Can someone please explain how i am to go about this question?the answer is 10cm/s by the way ..but i dont understand this question
 
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Two bodies of equal mass are moving towards each other ,one with a speed of 40cm/s and the other with a speed of 60cm/s>they stick together on impact.What is the velocity after impact?

Can someone please explain how i am to go about this question?the answer is 10cm/s by the way ..but i dont understand this question

Momentum is always conserved, hence:

total initial momentum = total final momentum

Before impact : Since they are moving towards each other, the velocity of one is negative with respect to the other.

After impact: As they stick together after impact, they move along with the same velocity. Together, they have mass 2m.

60m + (-40m) = 2m x v
v= 10 cms
 
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Well! For this, you just remember that connecting capacitors in series decreases their effective capacitance while being in parallel increases it.(It is almost the same as you used to do with resistors in AS). Anyway, so two resistors in series connected with a similar arrangement in parallel will provide you with an effective capacitance of 4500 uF. (Try calculating the capacitance of the whole arrangement and you'll get the answer 4500 uF which signifies it is correct! :) )
Thank u once again..:)
 
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yaar guyz plz answer my question also.....:(

All you have to do is use an A.C signal generator connected to the coil. The frequency of the current can then be simply changed by varying the settings on the signal generator. All the best for your paper!
 
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HI all. Can anyone solve this question for me and explain its concept and working plz. ill be grateful

Question number 4 . part( b ). sub-part (ii).
Paper 4
May/June 2008
Physics

Thanks in advance
 
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what is not conserved in nuclear processes?

A energy and mass together
B nucleon number
C neutron number
D charge
Why the answer is neutron number? Is the charge is conserved?
someone can help me ??
 
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