1/R = 1/9+1/9+1/9 =3/9
R = 9/3 = 3
Kavungya answered the question on May 25, 2019 at 06:39
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The initial mass of a radioactive substance is 40g. The substance has a half-life of 10 years. Determine the mass remaining after 40 years.
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May 25, 2019
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Sketch the magnetic field pattern of the following arrangement.
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May 25, 2019
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May 25, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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(iii)Find the p.d between...
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May 22, 2019
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The force on a straight conductor carrying current in a magnetic field can be varied by changing, among others, the magnitude of the current and...
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May 22, 2019
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Determine the refractive index of the glass prism.
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The figure below shows a ray of light incident on a face of semicircular prism.
Determine the refractive index of the glass prism.
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May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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The figure below shows a bottle top opener. Indicate on the diagram the direction of the load and effort.
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The figure below shows a bottle top opener.
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May 22, 2019
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Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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The figure shows a bucket filled with water of mass 5kg tied on a string 2.0 m long being
rotated in a vertical circle with a...
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The figure shows a bucket filled with water of mass 5kg tied on a string 2.0 m long being
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Calculate the minimum speed the bucket takes to rotate in position A so that the water
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Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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