A boat at anchor is rocked by waves whose crests are 28 m apart and whose speed is 7 m/s. How often do these waves reach the boat? State your answer in terms of frequency (Hz) and period T (seconds).

A stream of negatively charged particles is called: alpha radiation gamma radiation a cathode ray an X-ray

Humpty Dumpty (12 kg) sat on a wall (2 m high). What was his potential energy, before his great fall? A. 235.2 J B. 235.2 N C. 24 J D. 246.1 W

Which exerts more force, the Earth pulling on the moon or the moon pulling on the Earth? Explain.

Which of the following families contains elements that will not form compounds? metalloids halogens noble gases strong metals

A sailboat runs before the wind with a constant speed of 2.8 m/s in a direction 52° north of west. How far (a) west and (b) north has the sailboat traveled in 35 min?

How long does it take for light to travel from the sun to earth?

Two very small spheres are initially neutral and separated by a distance of 0.30 m. Suppose that 2.50 1013 electrons are removed from one sphere and placed on the other. (a) What is the magnitude of the electrostatic force that acts on each sphere?

Why is it important to balance a chemical equation? A. It is not important to balance a chemical equal B. To make sure you have the correct products C. To make sure you have the correct reactants D. To obey the law of conservation of mass

The presence of icicles hanging off the eaves of a wood-framed structure is most likely due to: heavy snow followed by a thaw. improper insulation in wall cavities. use of a poor-quality roof sheathing material. lack of proper roof ventilation.

Both gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy depend on