This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A thin laser beam traveling in air strikes the surface of a glass plate at 41.2 with the normal. In ... (Read 159 times)

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 29, 2018
A thin laser beam traveling in air strikes the surface of a glass plate at 41.2 with the normal. In the plate, this beam makes an angle of 22.4 with the normal. What is the speed of light in this glass?(c = 3.0  108 m/s)
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The water flowing over Niagara Falls drops a distance of 50 m.
 
  If all the gravitational potential energy of the system water-Earth is converted to thermal energy, by what temperature does the water rise? The specific heat of water is 4186 J/kg  K. A) 0.10 C
  B) 0.12 C
  C) 0.37 C
  D) 0.42 C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ansleighelindsey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 364
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1.74  108 m/s

Answer to Question 2

B


newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Thanks


ansleighelindsey

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 364
Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Surface Tension Surface Tension
Surface Features on Titan Surface Features on Titan
A typical TP sensor mounted on the throttle plate of this port-injected engine. A typical TP sensor mounted on the throttle plate of this port-injected engine.
Directs surface flow of air Directs surface flow of air
A wave whose wavelength is 0.500 m is traveling down a 500-m long wire whose total mass is 25 ... A wave whose wavelength is 0.500 m is traveling down a 500-m long wire whose total mass is 25 ...
A uniform solid cylinder of radius R and a thin uniform spherical shell of radius R both roll ... A uniform solid cylinder of radius R and a thin uniform spherical shell of radius R both roll ...
Video: Michaelis–Menten equation & Kinetic parameters

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library