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An exoplanet, 0.01% the mass of the Sun, orbits a star 2 times the mass of the Sun at a distance of 1AU = 1.5x10^8 km. Using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, determine the force between the exoplanet and the star. Mass of Sun = 2x10^30kg.

This question is not particularly tricky as long as it is read carefully.
First, calculate the masses of the Star and the Exoplanet. Double the mass to find the star mass (M). To find the planet mas...

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Answered by Thomas R. Physics tutor
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Draw the I-V curves of both an ideal resistor and a filament bulb. Explain the key features of both.

Plot: I-V curve of an ideal resistor is a straight line with a positive gradient passing through (0,0)The I-V curve of an ideal resistor is a straight line because ideal resistors strictly obey Ohm's law ...

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Answered by Jacob A. Physics tutor
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Two cables hold a mass of 100kg, joining in the middle of the top of the mass. Two helicopters lift a cable each and hover so that the height of the mass is constant. Each cable makes an angle of 57° with the normal. Find the tension in each cable.

Once you note that the height is constant, the key thing to remember here is that there is no unbalanced force acting on the mass. By this, I mean that since the mass is not accelerating (it is actually a...

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Answered by Joseph K. Physics tutor
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PHYSICS A LEVEL Explain why, when a red giant becomes a white dwarf, it moves towards the lower left of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram [2]

The fusing red giant shell drifts away form the core forming planetary nebula. Leaving only very hot core (white dwarf) (1) The core is hotter than the shell , the star moves left on ...

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Answered by Lavana C. Physics tutor
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1. At the end of a marathon sweat covered runners are given a shiny foil sheet to stop them cooling down too quickly. a) Suggest why the runner may cool down too quickly without the foil sheet (1) b.) Explain how the foil sheet reduces heat loss(2)

Note consider what type of heat loss is occurring1a) key word suggest Runner covered in sweat, when this evaporates it will reduce surface temperature (1)b) key word explain, remember...

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Answered by Lavana C. Physics tutor
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