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Describe how a stationary wave is formed and some of its properties.

Stationary waves are waves that do not transfer energy. These occur where both ends of the wave are in fixed positions. An example of this would be a string on a violin. As the wave reachs the end of t...

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Answered by Matthew H. Physics tutor
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If two cars are moving, labelled car A and car B. Car A moves at 15 m/s and B at 10 m/s but car B also accelerated at 2 m/s/s. If the two both travel for ten seconds, which car will travel further?

Well for this question we can use the SUVAT equations. We'll see what values we have and what we're looking for.

So firstly we have the initial speed, often denoted usign the letter u. I'...

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Answered by Tom W. Physics tutor
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In a fluorescent tube, how are the atoms in the tube excited?

As there is a potential difference in the fluorescent tube. Electrons will flow from negative to the positive . These electrons collide with the orbital electrons in the atoms of the fluorescent tube. ...

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Answered by Shaun W. Physics tutor
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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...

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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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