Answers

Topic 1 Measurement and uncertainties

Questions to check understanding
1 a kg m s−2
b As
c kg m2 s−3 A−1
d no unit
2 a 8.2379 × 102
b 2.840 × 10−4
c 2 × 10°
3 a 23 + 273 = 296 K
b 19.3 × 103 × 3600 = 6.95 × 107 J
c 38 × 1.6 × 10−19 = 6.1 × 10−18 J

d 50 × 10 = 14 m s−1
3

3600
e 365 × 24 × 3600 = 3.15 × 107 s
4 a i 2.4 × 109 kW
ii 2.4 × 106 MW
iii 2.4 × 103 GW
b i 3.47 × 10−1 A
ii 7.84 × 10−8 A
5 a 3.83
b 3.8
c 4
6 a 101 g is too small; 103 g is too high: 102 g
b 10−2 mm is too small; 100 mm is too high: 10−1 mm
c 102 K is too small; 104 K is too high: 103 K

7 If r = 50 m and average depth = 10 m, V ≈ 1 × 105 m3

Force mg 1600 × 10
8 a p= = = ≈ 2 × 10 5 Pa
Area Area 0.08
s 4
b t= c = ≈ 1 × 10 −8 s
3 × 108
V 2 2302
c R= = ≈ 1 × 102 Ω
P 500
1500 kg
9 a ≈ 105
1 × 10 −2 kg
1GW
b ≈ 10 9
2W
10 s
c ≈ 10 4
(
1
1000 )
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10 For example, 22.3, 16.9, 19.4, 23.1 and 14.3 have an average of 19.2, so the final result is
accurate, but they are not close enough to each other to be described as precise.
11 5.7 − 0.3 = 5.4 V
12 All the speeds are too high. One possible reason could be that a stop watch was used which
had a zero offset error.
13 The third reading (2.1°C) is anomalous and should be ignored. The other five are precise (close
together). The true result should be 0.0°C, so these results are not accurate (average ≈ 0.2°C). All
results are above the true result (and none below), which suggests a systematic error.
0.1
14 a × 100 = ±1.1% (assuming that the measuring instrument was the only cause of uncertainty)
9.3
0.1
b uncertainty = ± ≈ ±0.001mm
80
9.3
= 0.116 ± 0.001mm
80
15 a 0.02
b 0.02 × 4.32 = 0.0864 ≈ ±0.09 s
16 a i 99.5 − 100 = −0.5 g
0.5
ii × 100 = 0.5%
100
b 99.9 g
c 100 g ± 0.5 g
17 0.05 + 0.01 = ±0.06 kg

Q 5.4 × 10 3
18 = = 284
mΔT 1.000 × 19
⎛ 9.2 × 102 ⎞ ⎛ 0.005 ⎞ ⎛ 0.5 ⎞
fractional uncertainty in c = ⎜ 3⎟
+ ⎜ ⎟ + ⎜ = 0.20
⎝ 5.4 × 10 ⎠ ⎝ 1.000 ⎠ ⎝ 19 ⎟⎠

absolute uncertainty 284 × 0.20 = ±57

⇒ c = (2.8 ± 0.6) × 102 Jkg −1 K −1

19 Length of side, L = (3.0)1/3 = 1.44

0.5
fractional uncertainty in V = = 0.167
3.0
1
fractional uncertainty in L = 0.167 × = 0.0556
3
absolute uncertainty in L = 0.0556 × 1.44 = 0.0801
⇒ L = 1.44 ± 0.08 cm ⇒ 1.4 ± 0.1 cm

0.240
20 T = 2π = 0.281
120
⎛1 5 ⎞ ⎛1 2 ⎞
fractional uncertainty in T = ⎜ × ⎟ +⎜ × ⎟ = 0.01875
⎝ 2 240 ⎠ ⎝ 2 120 ⎠
absolute uncertainty in T = 0.01875 × 0.281 = 0.0053
⇒ T = 0.281 ± 0.005s
21 Absolute uncertainties often remain constant for the same measuring instrument, regardless
of the value being measured. For example, if using a ruler involves an absolute uncertainty of
±1 mm, this is a smaller fraction of 25 cm than 2 cm.
22 ±0.5 s; ±1 m
23 An experiment may involve adding 100 g masses. Each time a mass is added, the absolute
uncertainty increases, although the fractional uncertainty stays the same. Changing a
measuring instrument or changing the scale on a digital instrument will affect the absolute
uncertainty of the measurement.

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24 a gradient = 11 ± 2 m s−1
b intercept = 6.5 ± 0.5 s
25 Vector: acceleration, displacement
Scalar: length, temperature
26 13.6 N at 36° to 20 N force in Figure 1.10

27 Resultant (magnitude) = 242 + 152 = 28m s−1

The resultant makes an angle θ to the south which has a tan of 15 ⇒ θ = 32° (towards south
east) 24
28 28 m s−1 at 32° towards south west
29 FH = 247 cos 25° = 224 N; FV = 247 sin 25° = 104 N

Topic 2 Mechanics
Questions to check understanding
1 a ≈600 km
520
b = 690 km h −1 to the south.
0.75
2 Because you return to the same place, your displacement and average velocity will always be 0.

3 a 102 + 62 = 12m s−1

b 12 m s−1
200
4 a = 8.93m s−1
22.4
b The runner started from a speed of 0 m s−1; in order for the average to be 8.93, the runner
must have travelled faster for some of the time.
c Less, because the displacement from the start to the finish is less than the distance along a
curved track.
s/m

5 a
v/m s<1

140
120
100
8 80
60
40
20
0
5 10 15 20 25 t/s 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 t/s

8
b = 1.6 m s−2
5
⎛1 ⎞
c Area under graph = ⎜ × 8 × 5⎟ + 8 × 10 = 100 m
⎝2 ⎠
( )
6 a v=
0 − 80 ( )
= −20 m s−1 (towards the station)
4−0 ( )
b −20 m s−1
c A straight line starting at −40 m and passing through 4 s when displacement is zero.

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7 a The object was released from rest at time t = 0. It then accelerated, but at a decreasing rate.

b Gradient at t = 3.0s = a =
( 34 − 12) = 4.4m s−2
5.0
1
c Area under under graph ≈ × 40 × 5 = 100 m
2
8 a, b
Velocity

sine wave
(b)

0
Time

9
Displacement
from ground

0
Time
shorter
time

10 a v =
(24 + 13) = 18.5m s−1
2
b Average speed × time = 18.5 × 4.6 = 85 m
(24 + 0)
c Average speed × time = × 5.9 = 71 m
2
11 a v2 = u 2 + 2as = 0 + (2 × 9.81 × 2.32) → v = 6.7 m s−1
b No air resistance
1 2 ⎛1 ⎞
12 a s = ut + at = (18 × 3.0 ) + ⎜ × −9.81 × 3.0 ⎟ = 9.9 m
2
2 ⎝2 ⎠
Ball is 2.0 + 9.9 = 11.9 m above the ground
b v = u + at = 18 + (−9.81 × 3.0) = − 11.4 m s−1 (downwards)
13 The acceleration is not constant because the resultant force will vary due to fluid resistance
increasing as the sphere accelerates.
14 a So that the effects of air resistance are less significant
b Advantage: the percentage uncertainty in height should be smaller with larger distances
Disadvantage: the effect of air resistance will be greater
1 2s
15 s = ut + gt2 ⇒ g = 2 (since u = 0)
2 t

g=
(
2 × 76.2 × 10 −2 ) = 9.53m s −2
2
0.40
Δg Δs 2 Δt
g
=
s
+
t
(
= 2.62 × 10 −3 + 5.0 × 10 −2 = 5.26 × 10 −2)( )
(
Δg = 5.26 × 10 −2 ) × (9.53) = ±0.5m s −2

1
2
1
( )
16 a s = ut + at2 ⇒ 1.25 = 0 + 9.81 t2 ⇒ t = (0.505) = 0.50 s to two significant figures
2
b s = vt = 18 × 0.505 = 9.1m

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−1
17 a Vertical component of velocity, v V = 175 × sin 20° = 60 m s
−1
Horizontal component of velocity, vH = 175 × cos20° = 164m s
To determine time of flight, t: v = u + at → 60 = −60 + ( 9.81 × t ) → t = 12.2s
(This is unrealistic because we have ignored air resistance)
Range = v H × t = 164 × 12.2 = 2.0 × 10 3 m

s/m
80
70
18
velocity/ms−1

60
50
20 40
30
20
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 0
time/s 0 1 2 3 4 5 t/s

19
normal
reaction friction
30º
box

weight 24.5 N

245 N

20 a Weight = mg = 0.62 × 3.8 = 2.4 N

b 3.8 m s−2
21 a Weight = mg = (68 × 10−3) × 9.81 = 0.67 N
b 0.38 N at an angle of 57° to the vertical
22 Frictional force equals the component of weight acting down the slope.
F = weight × sin 30° = 24.5 × 0.5 = 12.3 N
16
23 a = 0.89
18
b Dynamic
c Frictional force would increase and acceleration decrease, or it may decelerate.
24 a Component of weight down slope = frictional force up slope
m g sin θ = m g cosθ μd
μd = tan θ ⇒ θ = 36°
b Use oil as a lubricant; make surfaces smoother (maybe)
25 No. The unbalanced force of gravity is keeping the Moon in orbit.
26 air resistance

weight
(Skydiver is shown as a point.)
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27 Greater engine power; streamlining; smaller cross-sectional area

28 a ( )
v2 = u 2 + 2as ⇒ 0.02 = 752 + 2 × a × 1500 → a = −1 .9 m s−2
(Assuming the plane comes to rest.)
b F = ma = 1.8 × 105 × 1.9 = 3.4 × 105 N
c Friction between wheels and runway, ‘spoilers’/airbrakes raised on wings to increase drag,
reversal of engine thrust
29 a At constant speed forces are balanced = 8.5 × 103 N
⎛ 4
(
F ⎜ 2.7 × 10 − 8.5 × 10
b a= =
3
)( ) ⎞⎟ = 1.1 ms −2
m ⎜
⎝ (
1.68 × 10 4 ) ⎟
⎠

⎛1 ⎞
c
1
2
( ⎝2
)
s = ut + at2 = 14.3 × 10 + ⎜ × 1.1 × 102 ⎟ = 198m
⎠
d The resistive force will increase if the bus moves faster.
30 The force acting on them can be determined from F = ma. If they land on foam, the impact
will occur over a longer time and distance, so that the deceleration (a) is reduced, and force is
reduced.
31 An equal and opposite force acts on the Sun.
32 a Force on thumb, force on finger, inwards forces on both ends of pin
⎛ force ⎞
b The pressures ⎜ area ⎟ are different.
⎝ ⎠
33 a W = Fs = 150 × 2 = 300 J
b Force acts in the same direction as motion.
c Internal energy (and thermal energy)
34 Work done = loss of kinetic energy

( )
Fs = 4.0 × 10 3 × s = 2.0 × 10 5 → s = 50 m
35 a W = Fs cos θ = 18 × 50 × 0.82 = 7.4 × 10 2 J
b W = Fs = 70 × 0.5 = 35 J
36 a When F = 0 the length would have been 1.8 cm.
b Work done = average force × change of length = area under graph
= 12 × [(2.6 − 2.2) × 10−2] = 4.8 × 10−2 J
37 F

5100 N

s
52 cm

38 a F

22 N

38 cm s

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b Area under graph ≈ 3.5 J

c Some energy will be transferred to kinetic energy, some will become internal energy.
39 Energy is stored in the form of chemical energy in the battery. This is transferred to electrical
energy and then to electromagnetic energy in the form of light and radio waves. Sound energy
will also be produced. In the end, all forms of useful energy will become dissipated as internal
energy and thermal energy.
40 Elastic strain energy in the bow will be transferred to kinetic energy of the arrow. When the
arrow hits the target, the energy will be dissipated as internal energy and thermal energy.
41 Nuclear energy to internal energy in the Sun, then thermal and light electromagnetic
radiation from Sun producing chemical energy in plants and animals on Earth. Millions of
years later, this has been converted to chemical energy in oil which is transferred to internal
energy and thermal energy in the power station and then to kinetic energy of turbines and
finally electrical energy.
42 Work done = increase in kinetic energy
1 1
F × s = mv2 − mu 2
2 2
( )
F × 2000 = 12 × 1.5 × 10 5 162 − 102 = 5.9 × 10 3 N
43 a Because the change of kinetic energy is greater.
b Internal energy in brakes, tyres and road. Then energy spreads out as thermal energy.
44 a Maximum gravitational potential energy
= mgΔh = (84 × 10−3 ) × 9.81 × (1.38 − 1.29) = 7.4 × 10−2 J

b 1
2
mv2max = 7.4 × 10 −2 ⇒ v max = 1.3ms−1
1 1
45 a kΔx2 = mgΔh ⇒ × 420 × 0.122 = (4.3 × 10 −3 ) × 9.81 × Δh → Δh = 72m
2 2
b Kinetic energy of band has been ignored. The energy dissipation in band and due to air
resistance on the moving mass will also be significant.
1
46 a Assuming no air resistance, m v2 = m gΔh ⇒ v = 4.9m s−1
2
b Work done = Fs = loss of kinetic energy
1
F × 0.70 × 10 −2 = × (12 × 10 −3 ) × 4.92 → F = 21N
2
c Sand particles will have been given kinetic energy and some gravitational potential energy. In
the end, most of the original energy will have been dissipated as internal and thermal energy.
47 a Energy = Pt = 14 × 2 × 3600 = 1.0 × 105 J
b Total power into bulb
c Electrical energy to electromagnetic (light) energy, internal energy and thermal energy.
mgΔh 120 × 9.81 × 4.3
48 P = = = 74 W
t 68
49 P = Fv ⇒ 1.8 × 10 9 = F × 250 ⇒ F = 7.2 × 106 N
Pout 1.8
50 = 0.32 ⇒ Pin = = 5.6 GW
Pin 0.32
51 a Energy input = energy density × volume = (3.3 × 107) × (45 × 10−3) = 1.485 × 106 J

useful energy out 4.0 × 10 5

Efficiency = = = 0.27
total energy in 1.485 × 106
52 All energy transfers involve increases in internal energy. This is exactly what is needed in a
water heater, but not in a food mixer.
53 a 0.250 × (+12) = +3.0 kg m s−1 (down)
b Momentum after rebounding = 0.250 × (−8.5) = −2.1 kg m s−1 (up)

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(Signs represent directions. They may be reversed.)

c Change of momentum −2.1 − 3.0 = −5.1 kg m s−1
Δp 5.1
d F= = = 14 N
Δt 0.37
p2
54 EK = ⇒ p = 2 m EK = 6.0 × 10 −20 kg m s−1
2m
Δp 1320 × (7.5 − 4.3)
55 F = = = 1.1 × 10 3 N
Δt 3.9
56 a As the fuel and oxygen are combusted, the (mass of) the exhaust gases is ejected from the
back of the rocket engine.
b F = ma. If the mass is decreasing, the same force will produce a greater acceleration.
57 Momentum before collision = momentum after collision.
1.2 × 0.82 = (1.2 + 1.8) × v → v = 0.33 m s−1 in original direction
58 (0.34 × (+ 1.20)) + (0.22 × (−0.85)) = 0.34v + (0.22 × (+0.62))
0.408 − 0.187 = 0.34v + 0.1364
v = +0.25 m s−1 (in original direction)
59 Momentum of bullet + momentum of rifle = 0
[(3.6 × 10−3) × 430] + 1.4v = 0 → v = −1.1 m s−1 (in opposite direction to bullet)
Δp ⎛ 0.2 ⎞
60 a F= = 2×⎜ × 700 = 4.7N (Assuming the water bounces back off the surface with
Δt ⎝ 60 ⎟⎠
the same speed)
F 4.7
b p= ⇒ 6.0 × 108 = ⇒ A ≈ 10 −8 m 2
A A
61 a Approximate area under graph = 800 × 4.0 × 10−3 = 3.2 N s
−3 −1
b Change of momentum (46 × 10 ) × Δv = 3.2 ⇒ Δv = 70 m s
⎛ 30 × 10 3 ⎞ 2 −1
62 a mv = 65 × ⎜ ⎟ ≈ 5.4 × 10 kg m s
⎝ 3600 ⎠
b F

50 100 t/ms

c Area under graph = change of momentum ≈ FMax × (50 × 10−3) ≈ 540 → FMax ≈ 104 N

63 a 2.1 × ( +5.0)) + (3.4 × ( −7.0)) = (2.1 × ( −9.8)) + 3.4 v

v = +2.14m s−1 (to the right)
⎛1 ⎞ ⎛1 ⎞
b KE before = ⎜ × 2.1 × 5.02 ⎟ + ⎜ × 3.4 × 7.02 ⎟ = 110 J
⎝2 ⎠ ⎝2 ⎠
⎛1 ⎞ ⎛1 ⎞
KE after = ⎜ × 2.1 × 9.82 ⎟ + ⎜ × 3.4 × 2.142 ⎟ = 109 J
⎝2 ⎠ ⎝2 ⎠
Only about 1 J of energy has been dissipated, so this collision is almost elastic.
64 Collisions between steel spheres
−1
65 (1340 × 29) + (9600 × 23) = (1340 + 9600) × v → v = 24m s

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Topic 3 Thermal physics

Questions to check understanding
1 A molecule in ice vibrates in a fixed position. Where the ice melts, the molecule still vibrates; but
it can move from its fixed position, but it cannot move freely. When the water becomes steam,
the molecule moves at high speeds, changing velocity after each collision with other molecules.
2 Thermal energy will be transferred from the surroundings through the bottle to the water.
The molecules gain energy, so that we say the internal energy of the water has increased. The
average random kinetic energy of the molecules also rises, which means that the temperature
has increased.
3 a 5K
b 90 − 273 = −183 °C
4 a Because the Kelvin temperature scale has a true zero at 0 K, but 0 °C is an arbitrary choice.
b Because it is considered to be fundamental and not limited by comparison to other
phenomena.
5 a Q = mc DT = Pt
0.60 × 4180 × (100 − 23) = P × (2 × 60)
P = 1.6 × 103 W
b Some of the energy supplied will be transferred to the container and surroundings as
internal energy and thermal energy.
7 Q = mcΔT = ( ρ V )cΔT = 1.2 × 50 × 10 3 × 10 = 6.0 × 10 5 J
8 mcDT for water = mcDT for metal
1.2 × 4180 × (39 − 23) = 0.56 × c × (750 − 39)
c = 2.0 × 102 J kg−1 K−1
9 Internal energy is the sum of the molecular energies in a material. Thermal energy is energy
moving from place to place because of a temperature difference.

10
1
2
× 12 mv2 = mcΔT
1
2
× 12 m 4202 = m × 480 × ΔT

ΔT = 92K

11 a m gh = m cΔT
9.81 × 1.6 = 830 × ΔT
ΔT ≈ 0.02K

b All the gravitational potential energy of the sand was transferred to internal energy in the
sand. No thermal energy was transferred to the ground or the air.
13 a Pt = mLv
2500 × t = (10 × 10−3) × 2.26 × 106
t = 9.0 s
b No thermal energy transferred to the surroundings.
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15 a ( mcΔT )ice + ( mcΔT )melted ice + Mice L f = ( mcΔT ) water

(0.1 × 2100 × 6.0 ) + (0.1 × 4200 × 4.5) + 0.1L f = 0.4 × 4200 × 20.5
L f = 3.1 × 10 5 J kg −1
b Thermal energy was absorbed from the surroundings. Without this, the final temperature
would have been lower, making the value calculated for the specific latent heat larger.
16 a At constant pressure the volume is proportional to the absolute temperature:
V1 V2
=
T1 T2
15 V
= 2
291 373
V2 = 19 cm3
b To ensure that all the air had reached the same temperature as the water.
17 a At constant temperature, volume is inversely proportional to pressure:
p1 V1 = p2 V2
(1.2 × 105) × 17 = (2.8 × 105) V2
V2 = 7.3 cm3
b Do the experiment slowly, so that there is time for thermal energy to flow out of the gas.
p1 V1 p2 V2
18 =
T1 T2
(2.3 × 10 ) × 24 p2 × 33
5
=
296 323
p2 = 1.8 × 10 Pa
5

20 Pressure Law: When the temperature rises the molecules move faster, so that they hit the walls
faster and more often.
Charles’ Law: As above, but if the pressure remains constant, then the volume must increase so
that there are fewer collisions per cm2 per second of the faster moving molecules with the walls.
Boyle’s Law: Molecular motions are unchanged. If the volume is decreased, there will be more
molecular collisions per cm2 per second with the walls.
1000
21 a = 83mol
12
b 83 × 6.02 × 1023 = 5.0 × 1025

1.5 × 1024
22 a = 2.5mol
6.02 × 1023
b 2.5 × 2.02 = 5.0 g

m 5.0 × 10 −3
c V= = = 1.9 × 10 −3 m 3
ρ 2.7
44 × 10 −3
23 a = 7.3 × 10 −26 kg
6.02 × 1023
1
b 1 g has × 6.02 × 1023 molecules = 1.37 × 1022 molecules
44.0
Each molecule has three atoms, so that total number of atoms = 1.37 × 1022 × 3 = 4.10 × 1022

197 × 10 −3
24 a 23
= 3.27 × 10 −25 kg
6.02 × 10
m 3.27 × 10 −25
b V= = = 1.7 × 10 −29 m 3
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c If we imagine that each atom occupies a cubic space, the side of that cube ≈ separation
of the centres of atoms.

= 3 1.7 × 10 −29 = 2.6 × 10 −10 m

3 3
25 a i RT = × 8.31 × 288 = 3.6 × 10 3 J
2 2
ii 3.6 × 103 J
3 3 ⎛ 1000 ⎞
b nRΔT = × ⎜ × 8.31 × 1.0 = 3.1 × 10 3 J
2 2 ⎝ 4.0 ⎟⎠
3
26 a EK = kT = 1.5 × (1.38 × 10 −23 ) × 273 = 5.7 × 10 −21 J
2
1 2
b mv = 5.7 × 10 −21 ⇒ v = 460 ms−1
2
27 pV = nRT → p × (120 × 10–6) = 3.2 × 8.31 × (273 + 58)
p = 7.3 × 107 Pa
28 pV = nRT
(2.8 × 1.01 × 105) × (850 × 10–6) = n × 8.31 × (273 + 20)
n = 0.099 mol
m = 0.099 × 44.0 = 4.3 g
29 Ideal gas theory assumes that the molecules move independently without forces acting on
them, except in collisions. These assumptions are valid for fast moving molecules which are
relatively far apart from each other (on average). At high densities, the molecules are closer
together. At lower temperatures, the speeds of the molecules may not be great enough for forces
to be insignificant.

Topic 4 Waves
Questions to check understanding
1 a B
b Because A is longer than B
c The component of gravity (weight)
d They have different periods
84.7
2 a T = = 1.69s
50
50
b = 0.590 Hz
84.7
3 Ball rolling on a V-shaped track
4 a Constant period
b T = 0.40 s
1
f= = 2.5Hz
0.40
c Maximum velocity can be determined from the maximum gradient of the graph.
Δx 20.0
≈ ≈ 130 cm s−1
Δt 0.15
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5 a, b, c

Velocity P

(a)
(c) Time

6 a, b
Acceleration

(a)

(b)
Time

7 At the maximum displacement, all the energy is in the form of elastic strain energy. When
released, this is transferred to kinetic energy. In the equilibrium position, all the energy is
kinetic. The process is then reversed.
8 a Transverse
b The ball will oscillate vertically but not move horizontally.
9 The vocal chords in our throat vibrate. This disturbs the surrounding air, making the
molecules oscillate. These oscillations are passed between molecules as a longitudinal wave
until collisions with our ear drums make them vibrate at the same frequency.
4.80
10 a λ=
= 0.96 m
5
s 4.8
b c= = = 0.89ms−1
t 5.4
c 0.89
c f= = = 0.93Hz
λ 0.96
c 335
11 λ = = = 1.28m
f 262
12 a Transverse
b c = fλ ≈ 3.0 × 0.4 = 1.2ms−1
c Amplitude decreased
d The tension (force) in the spring will be greater, and the mass in a given length will be less.
Accelerations and velocities within the system will be greater.

c 3.0 × 108
13 λ = = ≈ 10 −6 m
f 5 × 1014

14 x

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15 x/cm
2

0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 t/s
–2

c 3.0 × 108
16 a λ== = 0.16 m
f 1.9 × 10 9
b They can penetrate into the human body.
17 Temperature, surface area, nature of the surface
18 Gamma rays. They come from radioactive (unstable) atoms. (Cosmic rays from outer space
have even higher frequencies.)
c 3.0 × 108
19 f = = = 1.4 × 10 9 Hz , which is 1400 MHz.
λ 0.21
21 a They had different reaction times.
b Average time = 0.54 s
s 180
c= t = = 3.3 × 102 ms−1
0.54
22 a The molecules which transfer the vibrations are moving faster at the higher temperature.
c 331
b i λ= = = 22m
f 15
c 353
ii = λ= = 24m
f 15
23 a Water density may be different.
t 0.310
b s=v× = 1490 × = 231m
2 2
c With continuous waves, these is no way of knowing when the waves were sent or received.
24 Energy = power × time = 520 × 4.2 × 3600 = 7.9 × 106 J

25 a I ∝ A 2 ;if A × 1.25 then I × 1.252 = 1.56

(Intensity has increased by 56%)

b If I × 0.9, then A × 0.9 = × 0.95 (Amplitude has decreased by 5%)

2
⎛ 1.5 ⎞
26 10 × ⎜ = 5.6 kW
⎝ 2.0 ⎟⎠
2
⎛ 1.5 ⎞
27 ⎜ = 2.25 × greater
⎝ 1.0 ⎟⎠
28 The sound is not emitted equally in all directions; sound is also received by reflection off the
walls.
29 Ix2 = constant
I × 302 = 2I × r2 (r = new distance from lamp)
⇒ r = 21.2m
So the man must walk (30 − 21.2) = 8.8 m toward the lamp.

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30 a

2.0 m

2 .0 m

1m 3m

31 a, b
Displacement/cm

5 (b)
4
(i)
3
2
1
0
–1 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Time/s
–2
(ii)
–3
–4

32 a Light is a transverse wave. Sound is a longitudinal wave. Only transverse waves can be polarized.
b Light is emitted randomly.
I
33 a
2
⎛ I⎞
b ⎜ ⎟ cos2 40 = 0.29 I
⎝ 2⎠
34 a 57°
sin 57
b = 1.54
sin 33
c With electric field vector parallel to surface
d Rotate a polarizing filter in front of the eye when looking at the reflected light. If the
intensity can be reduced to zero, the light is totally plane polarized.
35 The filter can be rotated to reduce the intensity of light reflected off insulators (e.g. water).

36 I = I0 cos2 θ
0.9 = cos2 θ ⇒ θ = 18°
37 To reflect sound waves coming from the traffic and stop them reaching nearby homes.
38 The diagram should show how the diverging mirror increases the ‘field of view’ behind the
car for driver.
39 41 refracted
waves
reflected
waves

air

water reflected
waves

incident
waves
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c air 3.00 × 108

42 a = 1.41 ⇒ c plas = = 2.13 × 108 ms−1
c plas 1.41
sin θ1 sin 38
b = 1.41 ⇒ sin θ2 = = 0.437 ⇒ θ2 = 26°
sin θ2 1.41
sin θ1
0.669
43 a n = =
= 1.53
sin θ2 0.438
b Angle of incidence on second surface = 34°.
sin 34 1
= ⇒ sin θ = 0.855 → θ = 59°
sin θ 1.53
44 a Plastic (lower refractive index)
b For light passing through the second interface:
sin θ 1.43
= ⇒ sin θ = 0.557 → θ = 34°
sin 38° 1.58
For the first interface:
sin i
= 1.58 ⇒ sin i = 0.884 → i = 62°
sin 34
45 The air will be hotter and less dense than the surrounding air. When waves enter this air, their
speed will change (gradually and slightly) so that they will gradually refract (change direction).
This effect is likely to be variable.

(n2 = nair = 1)
46 a n2 1
sin c = ⇒ sin 39° = ⇒ n1 = 1.59
n1 n1
b n2 would increase, so that sin c and c would increase.

3.00 × 108 3.00 × 108

47 a n water = = 1.33 n glass = = 1.54
2.25 × 108 1.95 × 108
n water
sin c = = 0.867 → c = 60.1°
n glass
b In the medium with the greater refractive index: glass.
48

49 The sounds may have to move (diffract) around various objects. Typically, these objects may
have sizes of 10 m or more. For maximum diffraction the sounds should have wavelengths
≈ 10 m, which have low frequencies.
c 3 × 108
50 Width of aerial should be approximately equal to the wavelength: λ = = ≈ 0.1m
f 1.9 × 10 9
c 0.20
51 f = = = 20 Hz
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52 a The pattern would spread out and get dimmer.

b Different colours have different wavelengths and would diffract by slightly different
amounts. The colours would overlap and the fringes would have coloured edges.
53 a Separate sources would not be coherent.
b The patterns would be sharper and clearer (but probably dimmer) compared with the
patterns seen with white light.
λD λ × 1.98
c s= ⇒ 1.9 × 10 −3 = −4
⇒ λ = 4.8 × 10 −7 m
d 5.0 × 10
1.20
54 a = 0.60 m
2
b To avoid hearing the reflections of sounds from the walls (etc.) of a room.
55 a The student is walking between places where the sound waves arrive in phase (constructive
interference) and where they arrive out of phase (destructive interference).
b This is only an estimate, so we can simplify the situation and approximate the distances as
shown.
52 m
S1 S2

51 m

Q R
51 m

At Q the path difference is zero.

At R (the next maximum) path difference = 1λ
S1R − S2 R = 1λ
5 − 1 = 1λ
c 340
λ ≈ 1m ⇒ f = = ≈ 300 Hz
λ 1
c No, because the sound amplitudes received at any point will not be equal, except at the
centre of the pattern, where there is constructive interference.
56 First, move the receiver to a location where a maximum of wave intensity is received. Then
slowly move in any direction, so that the intensity drops. It will rise again to the next
maximum. Wavelength can be determined from path differences.
57 a The amplitude of the sound wave oscillations
b N are nodes, i.e. the places where the air is not oscillating. Vibrations at other places move
the powder to the nodes.
c 11th harmonic
58 l

1st harmonic λ = 4l
N

4
3rd harmonic A λ= l
3

4
5th harmonic λ= l
5

59 If open at both ends, wavelength of first harmonic = 2 L

If open at one end, wavelength of first harmonic = 4 L

( ) (
If the wavelength is doubled 2 L → 4 L , then the frequency will be halved 80 → 40 Hz )
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60 a λ = 2L = 2 × 0.950 = 1.90m
c 336
f= = = 177 Hz
λ 1.90
710
b = 4.01 ⇒ 4th harmonic
177
61 a The string must vibrate with a greater amplitude.
b The same string could make sounds of higher frequency by using shorter lengths. To make
lower frequencies, a longer string (or a thicker string) would be needed.
62 a Third
b 2 × 66 = 44cm
3
c c = f λ = 25 × 0.44 = 11m s−1
5
d × 25 = 42 Hz
3
e By increasing the mass hanging on the end of the string. The wave speed would increase.

Topic 5 Electricity and magnetism

Questions to check understanding
1

F F electron
proton −1.6 × 10−19 C
+1.6 × 10−19 C

2 a 3 × 1.6 × 10−19 = +4.8 × 10−19 C

b −4.8 × 10−19 C
c +1.6 × 10−19 C
3 Electrons are transferred from the hair to the brush.
4

no rod +++
––– –
+ ++

charges are
evenly distributed

When the charged rod is placed close to the paper (without touching), some electrons are
attracted to the surface near to the rod. There is then attraction between the negative charge
on the surface and the positively charged rod.
5 In Figure 5.4b, there is a point midway between the charges where the forces on a test charge
would be equal and opposite. Zero force means zero field.

F 9.3 × 10 −5 3 −1
6 a E= =
q 4.7 × 10 −8 = 2.0 × 10 NC

b F = Eq = (2.0 × 103) × (−1.9 × 10−8) = −3.8 × 10−5 N in the opposite direction.

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8 a (3.4 × 104) + (−7.1 × 104) = −3.7 × 104 N C−1

(3.4 × 10 ) + (7.1 × 10 )
2 2
b 4 4
= 7.9 × 10 4 NC −1

k qe q p (8.99 × 10 9 )(1.6 × 10−19 )2

9 F= = = 8.2 × 10−8 N
r2
(5.3 ×10 )
2
−11

k q1 q2 (8.99 × 10 9 )(8.7 × 10 −9 )
10 F = ⇒ 6.3 × 10 −8 = q2 ⇒ q2 = 2.0 × 10 −11 C
(15.6 × 10 )
2 2
r −2

11 a Force would be reduced.

1.4 × 10 −11
b k and F would be reduced by a factor of = 1.6
8.85 × 10 −12
kq1 q2
F r2 kq1 (8.99 × 10 9 ) × 10 × 10 −9
12 E = =
q = 2
= −2 2
= 1.4 × 10 3 NC −1
q2 r (25 × 10 )
Δq Δq
13 a I = ⇒ 0.24 = ⇒ Δq = 8.6 × 102 C
Δt 3600
0.24
b −19
= 1.5 × 1018
(1.6 × 10 )

( )
14 I = nAvq ⇒ 1.0 = 8.5 × 1028 × π × (0.5 × 10 −3 )2 × v × (1.6 × 10 −19 )

v = 9.4 × 10 −5 m s−1
15 The magnitude and direction of the electrons’ drift speed will change periodically.
W W
16 a i V= ⇒ +250 = −9
⇒ W = +1.4 × 10−6 J
q 5.6 × 10
ii −1.4 + 10−6 J
b When moving through a positive p.d.
17 a

– – – –

+ + + +

V 5000
b E= = = 6.0 × 10 4 Vm −1
d 8.3 × 10 −2
c If the drop were positively charged, the electric force upward could be equal to the
gravitational force (weight) downwards.
F
d = E = 6.0 × 10 4 ⇒ F = 6.7 × 10 −14 N
q

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W 135
18 V =
q = 3× 5 = 9V

19 Energy transferred = Pt = Vq
P 2.5
If t = 1, q = = = 0.56 C
V 4.5
(more simply, P = VI)
20 a 500 V
b 500 eV = 500 × 1.6 × 10−19 = 8.0 × 10−17 J
1 2
mv = 8.0 × 10−17
2

2 × 8.0 × 10 −17
v= −31
= 1.3 × 107 ms−1
9.1 × 10

21 a i 2 × 5.6 × 103 = 1.12 × 104 eV

ii 1.12 × 104 × 1.6 × 10−19 = 1.8 × 10−15 J
b The initial kinetic energy of the ion was zero.

2.8 × 10 −13
22 = 1.75MeV
1.6 × 10 −19 × 106
23 1 + 1 = 1 + 1 + I5
I5 = 0 A
24 In parallel. This is so that they all are connected to the full mains p.d. and can be controlled
individually.
V 230
25 a R = = = 2.1 × 10 3 Ω
I 0.11
b When first turned on, the bulb may have had a lower resistance because it was colder.
V 110
c I= = = 0.053 A
R 2100
d The resistance was constant at different voltages.
26 V = IR = (2.4 × 10−3) × (4.7 × 103) = 11 V
27 a, b
I/A

(a)
(b)
1.2
1

0
0 5 6 10 V/V

28 a Equal increases in voltage produce greater and greater increases in current. This is because
the resistance is decreasing. The thermistor behaves the same when the connections are
reversed.

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V 2.0
b i R= = = 20 Ω
I 0.10
V −4.0
ii R= = = 15 Ω
I −0.27
c I (simplified)

29 a 100 Ω 200 Ω 300 Ω

RT = 100 + 200 + 300 = 600 Ω

b 100 1

200 1

300 1

1 1 1 1
= + + ⇒ RT = 55 Ω
RT 100 200 300
30 2Ω

2Ω

2Ω

31 a C and D in series have a combined resistance of 6 + 6 = 12 Ω. C + D in parallel with E have

a resistance of
−1
⎛ 1 1⎞
⎜⎝ 12 + 6 ⎟⎠ = 4Ω

C, D and E in series with A and B have a total resistance of 4 + 6 + 6 = 16 Ω

VT 12
b i IA = = = 0.75 A
RT 16

4.0 V 3.0
ii VCD = × 12 = 3.0 V ; IC = CD = = 0.25 A
16 R CD 12
iii IE = 0.75 − 0.25 = 0.5 A
c There will then be three 6 Ω resistors in series (A, B and E)
V 12
IT = T = = 0.67A
RT 18
The current through A and B will decrease so they will be dimmer. The current through E
will increase, so it will get brighter.

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32 a Voltmeter and 1 M Ω, in parallel have a combined resistance of 0.5 M Ω.

⎛ 0.5 ⎞
V =⎜ × 6.0 = 2.0 V
⎝ 1.5 ⎟⎠
b 3.0 V each
33 a Assuming that the voltmeter is ideal: 10 Ω
b If R var = 0 Ω,
20
V= × VS = 0.67 VS
30
If R var = 50 Ω,
20
V= × VS = 0.25 VS
80
V 4.7
34 a R = = = 3.6 Ω
I 1.3
b The infinite resistance of the voltmeter would stop any current flowing. The ammeter
would read 0 A and the voltmeter would read 4.7 V. (Voltage across component = 0 V.)

L (2.8 × 10−8 ) × 2000

36 R = ρ = = 0.31Ω
A 1.8 × 10−4
V V 1.46 × π × (0.07 × 10−3 )2
37 I = = = = 2.1A
R ρL / A 1.1 × 10−8 × 0.98
38 We would expect that a material with greater charge density (more mobile charges per m3)
would have a lower resistivity.

V V 12 × 5 × 10−6
I = = =
39 a
(
R ρL / A 1 × 1012 0.1
)( )
≈ 10 −15 A
ρL 12 ρ × 0.1
b R= ⇒ = ⇒ ρ = 0.012 Ω m
A 0.05 5 × 10−6
40 If R var = 0 Ω , Vcomp = 12.0 V
If R var = 30 Ω,
10
Vcomp = 12 × = 3.0 V
40
Range = 3.0 → 12.0 V
41 As Figure 5.24, but with a lamp instead of the ‘component being investigated’. The battery
12
should supply 12.0 V. The resistance of the lamp is = 60 Ω (assume constant), so the value
0.2
of the variable resistance should be lower, say 0 – 10 Ω. Voltmeter range = 0 – 12 V; ammeter
range 0 – 0.5 A.
42 Guess that (I1) a current I, flows upwards in the wire on the left hand side, (2) a current I2 flows
upwards in the central wire, and (3) a current I3 flows down on the right hand side.
Then I1 + I2 = I3
For the left hand loop: 6.0 − 6.0 = 50 I1 − 20 I2
For the right hand loop: 6.0 + 12.0 = 20 I2 + 100 I3
Solving these three equations leads to I1 = 0.045 A, I2 = 0.11 A, I3 = 0.16 A (to two significant
figures)

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43 a I = P = 2500 = 11A
V 230
energy 1.0 × 106
b time = = = 4 × 102 s
power 2500
V 230
c R= = = 21Ω (or use P = V 2/ R )
I 11
44 P = I2R = 502 × 20 × 0.2 = 1 × 104 W
V2
45 a Since P = , doubling the voltage increases the power dissipated by a factor of 22 = 4
R
V2
b Since P = , if resistance is doubled, power will halve.
R
46 0.150 × 4 × 7 × 10 = 42 cents
47 a The resistance decreases as it gets hotter. Equal rises in temperature cause smaller and
smaller decreases in resistance.
b 1.4 × 104 Ω.
c

0–50 k1

12 V
to heater
circuit

25
d i × 12 = 7.7V
(25 + 14)
25
ii × 12 = 11.3 V
(25 + 1.5)
e To adjust the temperature at which the heater is turned on
48
I/A

1.0

0.5

0
0 1 2 3 t/h

Energy to be supplied = 5 × 105 J (= VIt). If V = 4 V and t = 3 h, a constant current of about 1.2 A

would transfer that amount of energy (as shown by the solid black line on the figure).
In practice, the current will decrease as the battery becomes charged, and the dashed line is
more realistic.
49 a Secondary
b Energy = VIt = 3.8 × (2800 × 10−3) × 3600 = (3.83 × 104) = 3.8 × 104 J to two significant figures
energy 3.83 × 10 4
c Energy density = = = 5.9 × 103 J cm−3
volume 6.5
5
50 E = VIt = 12 × 2.0 × (115 × 60) = 1.7 × 10 J

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V 1.5
52 a I = = = 0.27A
R + r (5 + 0.5)
b VT = 5.0 × 0.27 = 1.4 V
53 A large current, I, is needed in the starter motor. The p.d. across the circuit will fall by Ir, where
r is the internal resistance of the battery.

( ) ( )
54 ε = 1.0 4.0 + r = 0.50 10 + r ⇒ 8.0 + 2 r = 10 + r ⇒ r = 2.0 Ω and ε = 6.0 V
55 If somebody touches the high voltage terminal and a current, I, flows through them, the p.d.
will immediately fall to a low value because Ir is so large.
56 i Three in series: ε = 3 × 1.6 = 4.8 V, r = 3 × 0.4 = 1.2 Ω
0.4
ii Three in parallel: ε = 1.6 V, r = = 0.13 Ω
3
iii Two in parallel with one in series: ε = 2 × 1.6 = 3.2 V, r = 0.6 Ω
iv Two in series with one in parallel: ε = 2 × 1.6 = 3.2 V, r = 0.27Ω
58 a

b Widely separated parallel lines pointing towards geographic north.

59 a, b

S N

c Soft iron produces a strong magnetic field (become of its high permeability) and it is easily
magnetized and demagnetized.
force is perpendicular
out of plane of paper
60 a (for current in the
direction shown)

60°
4.8 cm

I = 3.2 A

b F = BIL sinθ

( )
4.3 × 10 −4 = B × 3.2 × 4.8 × 10 −2 sin 60 → B = 3.2 × 10 −3 T

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61 a, b X Y

force

c In the opposite direction to the force on X (Newton’s third law).

( −2
)
62 F = NBIL sin θ , Fmax = 500 × 0.67 × 0.43 × 2.4 × 10 × 1 = 3.5 N
63 a Negative (use left hand rule)
b Magnetic force is always perpendicular to motion

( ) ( )
c F = qvB sin θ = 1.6 × 10 −19 × 4.4 × 106 × 0.12 × 1.0 = 8.4 × 10 −14 N
d Three ions of different mass are present.
64 Gamma rays are uncharged, so they will not be deflected. Compared to beta negative particles,
alpha particles typically travel 10 × slower, and they have twice the charge (but positive). These two
factors suggest that alpha particles would be deflected more (but in the opposite direction), however
they have much greater mass (  8000 ×) , so that they are deflected less than beta particles.
65 If the electrons move parallel to a magnetic field, they will not be deflected, but any charge will
experience a force in an electric field, whether it is moving or not.
66 a

45⬚
B

electron beam

b Out of plane of paper (for electron flow in the direction shown).

( ) ( )
c F = qvB sin θ ⇒ 7.8 × 10 −14 = 1.6 × 10 −19 × v × 38 × 10 −3 × sin 45 ⇒ v = 1.8 × 107 m s−1

mv (1.67 × 10 −27
) × (0.1 × 3.0 × 10 )
8

67 r = ⇒ 1.0 = ⇒ B = 0.31 T
Bq B × (1.6 × 10−19 )

Topic 6 Circular motion and gravitation

Questions to check understanding
Δθ 2π
1 ω= = = 1.75 × 10–3 rad s−1
Δt 3600
2πr 2 × π × 0.50
2 a T= = = 1.12s
v 2.8
1 1
f= = = 0.89Hz
T 1.12

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2π π ⎛ v⎞
b ω= =2× = 5.6 rad s−1 ⎜ or use ω = r ⎟
T 1.12 ⎝ ⎠
c Δθ = ω Δt = 5.6 × 10 = 56 rad
3 a 1000 = 455
π × 0.70
b 10 m s−1
c ω = v = 10 = 29 rad s−1
r 0.35
d f= ω
= 4.5Hz
2π
4 i They have the same angular velocity because all points pass through 2π rad each day.
ii Points have different linear speeds because v = ωr and they are different distances from the
axis of rotation.
5 a i The tension in the chain
ii The seat pushing on her
normal
b reaction force

friction
girl

weight
6 A component of the normal force (lift) from the air pushing on the tilted wings
7 a Friction between the track and their shoes together with the force from the track onto the
spikes on the soles of the shoes.
b The track needs to have a high coefficient of friction and it also needs to be able to deform
elastically.
8 a The tension in the string and/or the weight of the ball, depending on its position
b tension ball

weight

c Tension is greatest
d At a tangent to the circle

v2 122
9 a a= r = = 0.72m s−2
200
b F = ma = 1400 × 0.72 = 1008 = 1.0 × 10 3 N to 2 significant figures
F 1008
c μD = = = 0.073
R 1400 × 9.81
10 a The gravitational attraction from the Sun
b This force will also theoretically cause a centripetal acceleration of the Sun towards the
Earth. However, the large mass of the Sun makes the effect almost negligible. The Earth
and Sun both orbit a point near the centre of the Sun.
2π 2π
c ω= = = 2.0 × 10 −7 rad s−1
T 3.15 × 107

( ) ( )
d F = mω 2 r = 6.0 × 1024 × (2.0 × 10−7 )2 × 1.5 × 1011 = 3.6 × 1022 N

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11 a By directing the beam perpendicularly across a uniform magnetic field

( )( )
2
mv2 6.6 × 10−27 × 1.5 × 107
b F=
r = = 7.4 × 10−13 N
2.00
c F = qvB sinθ

( ) (
7.4 × 10 −13 = 2 × 1.6 × 10 −19 × 1.5 × 107 B × 1.00 ⇒ B = 0.15 T )
4 π2 r 4 × π2 × 1.275 × 107
12 a = 2
⇒ 2.45 =
2
⇒ T = 1.4 × 10 4 s
T T
24 × 3600
= 6 orbits every day
1.4 × 10 4

13 a F=
G m EmM
=
(6.67 × 10 )(5.97 × 10 )(7.35 × 10 ) = 1.98 × 10
−11 24 22
20
N
(3.84 × 10 )
2 2
r 8

b It causes the tides on the oceans.

G Mm (6.67 × 10 −11 )(1500)(1500)

14 F = ≈ ≈ 10 −5 N
2 2
r 4
15 As the previous question showed, gravitational forces between ‘everyday’ objects are very small.
Measuring such small forces accurately can be technically difficult because other small forces
may also be acting (e.g. electric or magnetic forces).

GM (6.67 × 10 −11 )(4.9 × 1024 )

16 a g = = = 8.9 N kg −1
r2 (6.052 × 106 )2
b 5.0 N kg −1

17 a g =
GM
⇒ 1.0 =
(6.67 × 10 )(5.97 × 10 ) ⇒ r = 2.0 × 10 m
−11 24
7

r2 r2
GM (6.67 × 10 −11 )(5.97 × 1024 )
b g= = = 8.9 N kg −1
r2 (6.7 × 106 )2

18 a g=
GMP
=
(6.67 × 10 )(8.3 × 10 ) = (0.01144) = 0.011N kg
−11 24
−1
to two significant figures
r2 (2.2 × 108 )2
GMM (6.67 × 10 −11 ) MM
b 0.01144 = = ⇒ MM = 8.3 × 1022 kg
r2 (0.22 × 108 )2

c Field due to planet =

GMP
=
(6.67 × 10 )(8.3 × 10 ) = 7.9 × 10
−11 24
−3

(2.64 × 10 )
2 2
r 8

This must be added to the field due to the moon, 11.4 × 10 −3

⇒ g = 1.93 × 10 −2 N kg −1

19 a g =
Gm
=
(6.67 × 10 )(2.0 × 10 ) = 5.9 × 10
−11 30
−3
N kg −1
r2
(1.5 × 10 )
2
11

b v2 = gr = 5.9 × 10 −3 × 1.5 × 1011 ⇒ v = 3.0 × 10 4 m s−1

2πr 2π × 1.5 × 1011
c T= = 4
= 3.14 × 107 s (1year)
v 3.0 × 10
r3
20 = constant (see Expert tip)
T2
r13 r23 r23 4
= ⇒ T22 = × T12 = 1.08 × 107 ⇒ T2 = 1.3 × 10 days
T12 T22 r13
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GM (6.67 × 10 −11 )(5.97 × 1024 )

21 v2 = = = 7.3 × 10 3 m s−1
r 7.4 × 106
2πr 2π × 1.07 × 10 9
22 a T= = 4
= 6.2 × 10 5 s
v 1.09 × 10
v2 (1.09 × 10 4 )2
b g= = = 0.11N kg −1
r 1.07 × 10 9

c g=
GM
=
(6.67 × 10 )(1.48 × 10 ) = 1.43N kg
−11 23
−1

(2.63 × 10 )
2 2
r 6

r3 GM (6.67 × 10 −11 )(5.97 × 1024 ) × (24 × 3600)2

23 = (see Expert tip) ⇒ r 3 = ⇒ r = 4.2 × 107 m
T2 4π 2 4π 2

Topic 7 Atomic, nuclear

and particle physics
Questions to check understanding
( ) (
1 E = hf = 6.63 × 10 −34 × 8.49 × 108 = 5.63 × 10 −25 J )
−34
hc (6.63 × 10 ) × (3.00 × 108 )
2 a E= = = 3.39 × 10 −19 J
λ 5.87 × 10 −7
b Helium in the outer layers of the Sun absorbs certain wavelengths from the continuous
spectrum. This results in an absorption line spectrum observed from Earth.

3 a
(9.1 × 10 ) = 5.7eV −19

(1.6 × 10 ) −19

) ( )( )
6.63 × 10 −34 × 3.00 × 108
b E=
hc
λ
→ 9.1 × 10 −19
= ( λ
→ λ = 2.2 × 10 −7 m

c Ultraviolet

( ) (
4 E = hf = 6.63 × 10 −34 × 5.0 × 1013 = 3.3 × 10 −20 J )
800
Number of photons per second = Power/energy of each photon = ≈ 1022 s−1
3.3 × 10 −20
Eγ h fγ λlight
5 = = ≈ 1 × 10 5
E light h f light λγ

Damage is done mainly by individual, separate, photons. Gamma rays have photons with
approximately 105 × greater energy than light photons.
6 a 13.6 − 1.51 = 12.1eV

b E=
hc
=
(
6.63 × 10 −34 × 3.0 × 108 )( )
= 4.52 × 10 −19 Jwhich is about 2.83 eV
λ 4.4 × 10 −7
The most likely transition is from −0.54 eV to −3.39 eV.

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c The lowest frequency corresponds to the smallest transition shown: from −0.061 × 10−18
to −0.086 × 10−18, which equals 0.025 × 10−18 J.

hc
E= =
(
6.63 × 10 −34 × 3.0 × 108 ) ( ) −6
= 0.025 × 10 −18 ⇒ λ = 8.0 × 10 m
λ λ
which is infrared radiation
7 a Energy transition = 122.4 − 30.6 = 91.8eV

91.8eV = 91.8 × 1.60 × 10 −19 = 1.47 × 10 −17 J

( )
then E = hf ⇒ 1.47 × 10 −17 = 6.63 × 10 −34 f ⇒ f = 2.22 × 1016 Hz

b Energy transition = 122.4 − 7.65 = 114.75 eV

( )
114.75 × 1.60 × 10 −19 = 1.84 × 10 −17 J

hc (6.63 × 10 −34 ) × (3.0 × 108 )

then E = → 1.84 × 10 −17 = ⇒ λ = 1.08 × 10 −8 m
λ λ
c 122.4 × 1.60 × 10 −19 = 1.96 × 10 −17 J
8 92 protons, 146 neutrons, 92 electrons
16
9 a 8 O
and 18
8 O

b (10 × 1.675 × 10 ) + (8 × 1.673 × 10 ) = 3.0 × 10

−27 −27 −26
kg

c Oxygen-18 molecules will have a slower average speed because molecules of both isotopes
will have the same average translational kinetic energy, but oxygen-18 molecules have
greater mass.
10 A particular kind of atom (as defined by the contents of its nucleus) is called a ‘nuclide’. An
‘isotope’ is one of two or more different nuclides of the same element.
11 Occurs randomly and without any specific cause.
12 About 170 (70 + 100)

13
(
4 × 1.67 × 10 −27 ) ≈ 7300
−31
9.1 × 10

( )( )
2
9.1 × 10 −31 × 0.72 × 3.0 × 108
14 a 1 mv2 MeV = 1 ×
( ) = 0.13 MeV
2 2 )
1.6 × 10 −19 × 106 (
1 ( 4 × 1.67 × 10 ) × ( 0.05 × 3.0 × 10 )
2
−27 8

mv ( MeV ) = ×
b 1 2
= 4.7 MeV
2 2 (1.6 × 10 ) × 10 −19 6

hc
C E= = 2.0 × 10–3 J or 1.2MeV
λ
15 Handle with tongs/use for as short a time as possible/use shielding/do not point source at anyone.
16 Higher count rates have lower percentage random fluctuations.
14 0 14
17 6 C → −1 e + 7 N
222
18 88 Ra →24 He +218
86 Rn
19 a Beta positive
230
b 91 Pa →+10 e +230
90 Th
20 a Above the line of stability, the alpha emitters have too large a proton to neutron ratio.
Alpha emission moves the nuclide down four rows and two columns to the left.
b Below the line of stability, beta-negative emission moves the nuclide one column to the right.

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21 Beta particles are the only type of radiation which will pass through thin paper but not
through 2 mm of aluminium.

3 × 106
22 a = 15eV
2 × 10 5
4 × 10 −2
b = 4 × 10 −5 m
1000
Assuming that the energy needed to ionize molecules in skin is comparable to molecules in air.

23 a 270 = 68s
4
2000
b 475 s is about 7 half-lives. ≈ 16 min −1
27
1
24 a Three half lives ⇒
8
15
b Four half lives ⇒
16
25 T1 = 59s
2

1 1
26 10% is between and , so time taken is between 3 and 4 half lives, say 18 years.
8 16
27 a To limit the amount of radiation received by the patient
b The radiation has to penetrate through the body to the detector(s) outside the patient.
1
c Four half lives ⇒ , or about 6%
16
29 a i 6 × 1.007276 = 6.043656 u
ii 6 × 1.008665 = 6.051990 u
iii 6 × 0.000549 = 0.003294 u
b 12.09894 u
c This is 0.09894 u greater than the defined mass of the 12-C atom of exactly 12 u.
30 a (1.661 × 10 −27 ) × 15.999 = 2.657 × 10 −26 kg
b 931.5 × 15.999 = 1.490 × 10 4 MeV (In the question: 15.999 u should be 15.995 u)
1 2 1
31 KE = mv = × 1500 × 202 = 3.0 × 10 5 J
2 2
ΔE 3.0 × 10 5
Δm = = = 3.3 × 10 −12 kg
c2 (3.0 × 108 )2

32 a 0.09894 u
b 0.09894 × 931.5 = 92.16 MeV

(
33 a 0.528479 × 1.661 × 10 −27 = 8.778 × 10 −28 kg )
b 0.528479 × 931.5 = 492.3 MeV
34 Mass of 8 protons, 8 neutrons and 8 electrons (all isolated) = 16.1319 u
Comparing this to 15.9994u, the mass defect is 0.1325 u. (In the question: 15.9994 u should be
15.9949 u.)
35 a 24 24
11 Na → 12 Mg + −1 β
0
+ υe

b 23.99096 − 23.98504 − 0.000549 = 5.371 × 10 −3 u

Kinetic energy of particles = 5.71 × 10 −3 × 931.5 = 5.00 MeV (This is approximately the
kinetic energy of the beta particle, assuming the kinetic energy of magnesium atom is
negligible.)

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36 a 226
→ 222
+ 42 α
88 Ra 86 Rn

⎛ 4.77 ⎞
b 226.02541 = mRn + 4.00151 + ⎜ ⇒ mRn = 222.02 u (assuming kinetic energy of
⎝ 931.5 ⎟⎠
radon atom is negligible)

0.1325 × 931.5
37 = 7.714 MeV/nucleon (Using 15.9949 u for the mass of an oxygen-16 atom
16
leads to an answer of 7.976 MeV/nucleon.

38 a 184 × 8.0 = 1.5 × 103 MeV

b 8.4MeV/nucleon

1
39 a 0n + 235 90 143 1
92 U → 37 Rb + 55 Cs + 30 n

(
b 1.008665 + 235.044 = 89.915 + 142.927 + 3 × 1.008665 + energy )
⇒ energy = 0.18467 u
= 0.18467 × 931.5 = 172 MeV

40 12 H + 13H →24 He + 10n + energy

2.0136 + 3.0160 = 4.0020 + 1.008665 + energy

energy = 0.1894 u
energy = 1894 × 931.5 = 17.64 MeV
41 a Alpha particles are directed in a vacuum to very thin gold foil. Some interact with the
nuclei of gold atoms and are deflected from their original direction. They are detected
when their kinetic energy has transferred to light when they strike the zinc sulfide.
b The scattering pattern can only be explained by the electric repulsion of the positively
charged alpha particles by much greater positive charges concentrated in the relatively tiny
centres of the atoms.
42 a, b
nucleus

(b)

(a)

c The alpha particles would be deflected through smaller angles because the forces on them
would be less and because a silver nucleus has less positive charge than a gold nucleus.
kqα q pb 8.99 × 10 9 × 2 × 82 × (1.6 × 10 −19 )2
43 F = = = 4.2 × 10 −7 N
r2 (3.0 × 10 −10 )2
44 Because it consists of other particles (quarks).
45 c
2
Charge = − e
3
46 24
47 For example,

us (positive kaon) and u s

d u (negative pion) and d u

All mesons contain one quark and one antiquark.

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48 u d d
n
No charge, same mass as neutron
49 a Baryon
b +e
1189
c = 1.276 u
931.5
50 a n → p + e − + v− e

b p → n + e + + v− e

51 a π + (ud) → μ + + ν μ
2 1
b Charge = + + = +1 + 0
3 3
Baryon number: 0=0+0
Lepton number: 0 = −1 + 1
Strangeness number: 0=0+0
All quantum conservation numbers conserved, so this is possible.
52 The tau particle has sufficient mass to decay into hadrons. However, the conservation of
Lepton number disallows this decay because the tau has a lepton number of +1 and the
antineutrino has a lepton number of −1 (hadrons have zero lepton numbers). A tau decay to
hadrons plus a neutrino is possible.
Gm p m e (6.67 × 10 −11 )(1.67 × 10 −27 )(9.11 × 10 −31 )
53 FG = = = 1.0 × 10 −47 N
r2 (10 −10 )2
kq p q e (8.99 × 10 9 )(1.6 × 10 −19 )2
FE = 2
= −10 2
= 2.3 × 10 −8 N
r (10 )
−8
FE 2.3 × 10
= ≈ 10 39 (to an order of magnitude)
FG 1.0 × 10 −47

54 a Electromagnetic, weak nuclear, gravitational

b Electromagnetic, weak nuclear, gravitational, strong nuclear
c Acts as exchange particle for electromagnetic force
55 Note that the labelling of the electron and positron in Figure 7.27 has been mistakenly
reversed. Annihilation of an electron/positron pair creating a muon and an antimuon.
56 e– νe

e+ νe

Topic 8 Energy production

Questions to check understanding
1 a 800 × 2.8 × 106 = 2.22 × 106 J
1
b = 0.036 kg
28
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energy Pt 3.0 × 2 × 3600

2 = = = 2.2 × 106 J kg−1
mass m 0.01
5200 × 44 × 106
3 output power = input power × efficiency = × 0.35 = 2.2 × 107 W
3600
3.4 × 10 4 × 106
4 a = 3.4 × 10 4 J
106
3.4 × 1010
b = 4.7 × 107 Jkg −1
720

5 width of output = efficiency ≈ 35%

width of input
output power
input power = ≈ 30MW
0.35
6 The chemical energy from the battery is converted to electrical energy, and then light and
sound. In each transfer, there will be a significant percentage of the energy transferred to
internal energy and thermal energy.
7 (1) Fossil fuels have high energy densities. (2) Fossil fuels can be relatively easily transported
and stored. (3) Fossil fuelled power stations have good efficiencies. (4) The infrastructure
(power stations, etc.) for their use is already in place. (5) Fossil fuels are (currently) readily
available. [(6) The total costs are relatively low compared to other energy sources.]

3.0 × 10 9
8 Required input power = = 7.7 × 10 9 W
0.39
7.7 × 10 9
6
= 1.7 × 102 kg s−1
46 × 10
9 Maximum power output = (2.5 × 10 4 ) × (1.9 × 10 3 ) = 4.75 × 107 W

4.75 × 107
Required input power = = 1.08 × 108 W
0.44
1.08 × 108
6
= 2.0 kg s−1
55 × 10
10 Chemical energy in fuel → internal energy in hot gases → internal energy in water and steam
→ kinetic energy of steam → kinetic energy of turbines and coils → electrical energy
11 To increase kinetic energy of the steam molecules
12 a Radioactive decay occurs when an unstable nucleus emits a particle and changes into a new
element. Fission occurs when a nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei.
b The decay of U-235 is a slow natural process and it cannot be controlled. The decay-rate
decreases with time. Fission of U-235 can be induced artificially and is controllable. Each
fission transfers much more energy than each decay.
13 Waste materials may be radioactive and can emit harmful radiation. This danger can last for
a long time because some waste materials have very long half-lives. Such materials must be
stored behind thick barriers of water or concrete in places where the public cannot enter.
14 Separation processes rely on differences in mass. 2H, for example, has twice the mass of 1H, but
237U and 235U have very similar masses.

15 The water acts as a moderator slowing the neutrons so that fusion can occur. Without the
water, the nuclear reactions would stop.
16 Advantages: very high energy density, no greenhouse gases emitted, no chemical pollution.
Disadvantages: radioactive waste can be dangerous, risk of serious accidents or terrorist action,
not renewable.
218.9
17 a = 235.0 u
0.9315

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b 218.9 + 0.940 = 127.5 + 88.4 + (4 × 0.940) + energy

Energy = 0.18 GeV
(6.02 × 1023 )
c 0.18 × = 4.61 × 1023 GeV
0.235
Energy = 4.61 × 1023 × 1.6 × 10–10 = (7.38 × 1013 J) = 7.4 × 1013 J
7.38 × 1013
d 0.30 × = 7.0 × 105 W. (Note that actual nuclear power stations all are more
3.15 × 107
powerful than this.)
e For example, if the uranium was enriched to 5%, the total mass of uranium needed would
1
be = 20 kg
0.05
1 1
18 a P = 0.30 × A ρv 3 = 0.30 × × ( π × 252 ) × 1.3 × 4.0 3 = 2.5 × 10
2 2
b
P/105 W

15

10

0
0 4 8 12 16
V/m s<1

19
electrical
kinetic energy energy
of wind incident energy losses
on blades within generator

energy losses due

to friction and air
resistance

kinetic energy not

removed from wind

1 1
20 P = 0.25 × A ρ v 3 ⇒ 2000 = 0.25 × ( πr 2 ) × 1.3 × 8.0 3 ⇒ r = 2.8 m
2 2
21 Advantages: renewable and free source, no greenhouse gas emissions, pollution free, good for
remote locations.
Disadvantages: large land area needed, limited number of suitable locations, noisy, output
variable, expensive to construct.
2π
22 a i ω= = 1.9rad s−1
60 / 18
ii v = ω r = 1.9 × 85 = 1.6 × 102 m s−1

mv2 10 × 1602
b F= = = 3.0 × 10 3 N
r 85
c If the speed of the tip of the blade is too great, the tension may be enough for the blade to
break.
23 Advantages: renewable and free source, no greenhouse gas emissions, high efficiency, non-
polluting.
Disadvantages: limited number of suitable sites, expensive construction, damages the
environment, change to natural flow of rivers.
24 Most other forms of power generation involve ‘heat engines’, which use a flow of thermal
energy. Such processes can never be very efficient.

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mg Δh 0.87 × 1.0 × 10 4 × 9.81 × 74

25 P = 0.87 × = = 1.1 × 10 5 W
t 60
26 Lowest power output = 1.4 × 0.40 = 0.56 MW

(
Maximum power required from pumped storage = 1.0 − 0.56 = 0.44 MW )
mg Δh ⎛ m⎞
P = efficiency × ⇒ 4.4 × 10 5 = 0.85 × 9.81 × 56 × ⎜ ⎟
t ⎝ t⎠
m
= 9.4 × 102 kg s−1
t
V m / t 9.4 × 102
= = = 0.94m 3s−1
t ρ 10 3
27 A panel of solar cells means a collection of photovoltaic cells, which transfer radiant energy
directly into electricity. A solar heating panel transfers radiant energy directly into internal
energy in water.
29 a 3 × 0.80 = 2.40 V
1 1 1
b = + ⇒ rT = 6.0 Ω
rT 4 + 4 + 4 4 + 4 + 4
30 a Energy = Pt = 480 × (1.4 × 0.90) × 3600 = 2.2 × 106 J

b Q × efficiency = mcΔT ⇒ 2.2 × 106 × 0.52 = 100 × 4200 × ΔT

ΔT = 2.7°C, so that temperature rises to 17.7 °C

⎛ incident energy later ⎞ 220 × cos 40 × (1.4 × 0.9)

c ⎜ ⎟ × 100% = × 100 = 35%
⎝ incident energy earlier ⎠ 480 × (1.4 × 0.9)
The incident energy on the panel has decreased by 65%.
d The radiation is absorbed more because it has a greater distance to travel through the
atmosphere.
32 In the position shown in the figure, the left hand side of the room will be much warmer than
the right hand side.
33 Any metallic conductors. Good conduction of thermal energy and electrical energy both
require the movement of free electrons in metals.
34 The power emitted (from unit area) is much greater for 5500 K than 3500 K (the area under the
graph is much greater). Radiation emitted at 5500 K has approximately equal amounts of visible
light and infrared, but at 3500 K the proportion of infrared is higher. An object at 5500 K will
appear (yellowy) white, but at 3500 K the appearance will be red.
35 a P = eσAT4 = 0.74 × (5.67 × 10−8) × (1.2 × 10−2) × 3734 = 9.7 W
b Objects at 100°C will emit infrared radiation.
⎛ 2.90 × 10−3 ⎞
⎜ using Wien’s Law : λ = −6 ⎟
⎜ = 7.8 × 10 m ⎟
⎝ max 373 ⎠
36 The lamp will emit the same power that it receives, P = eσAT 4

⇒ 6.0 = 1.0 × (5.67 × 10 −8 ) × (2π × 6 × 10 −5 × 0.096)T 4

⇒ T = 2.3 × 10 3 K
37 a Visible light

c 3.0 × 108 2.90 × 10 −3

b λmax = = = ⇒ T = 5.0 × 10 3 K
f 5.2 × 1014 T

2.90 × 10 −3
38 a λmax = = 4.0 × 10 −7 m
7200
b P = eσAT 4 = 1.0 × (5.67 × 10–8) × 4π × (5.0 × 108)2 × 72004 = 4.8 × 1026 W

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P
39 Solar constant = 1360 = 11 2
⇒ P = 3.8 × 1026 W
4 π(1.5 × 10 )
40 P = eσ AT = 0.61 × (5.67 × 10 −8 ) × 4 π(6.4 × 106 )2 × 2894 = 1.2 × 1017 W (The temperature
4

given in the question for the Earth’s ‘surface’ may be considered as the ‘effective’ temperature of
the Earth and its atmosphere.)
41 a Angle of incident radiation striking the lake’s surface has increased.
b Total energy incident = 3.4 × 106 × 235 = 7.99 × 108 W. A fraction (1 − 0.08) = 0.92 is
absorbed, equal to 0.92 × 7.99 × 108 = 7.4 × 108 W.
reflected power 117.5 × 0.13
c Intensity = = = 15 Wm −2
area 1
42 (1 − α) × (incident power) = power radiated away

(1 − 0.3) × (1360 × πr2 ) = eσ AT 4 = 1.0 × 5.67 × 10 −8 × 4 πr 2 × T 4

⇒ T = 255 K
43 Infrared radiation from the surface of the planet would radiate freely into space without the
atmosphere. The wavelengths of the radiation are such that they can be absorbed by certain
gases (e.g. CO2), called ‘greenhouse gases’ in the atmosphere. The energy is then re-radiated,
but in all directions. Some radiation returns to the planet’s surface, so that it remains hotter
than it would be without the atmosphere.
44 a Molecules in water vapour can absorb infrared radiation and contribute to the greenhouse
effect as described in the previous answers.
b Climate change caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect (due mainly to increased levels
of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen dioxide) may result in more water vapour in the
atmosphere, which in turn may increase the changes (an example of positive feedback), but
there is no evidence to suggest that levels of water vapour would increase by themselves.
c Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide (in order of abundance)
d The amount of carbon dioxide has increased because it is a product of the combustion of
fuels.
45 Human activities are believed to increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
More of the infrared radiation from the Earth’s surface is absorbed and re-radiated back to the
Earth, so that its temperature rises.
46 a 1360 × πr2 × (1 − 0.30) = 0.60 × 5.67 × 10−8 × 4πr2 × T4 → T = 289 K
b About 5 K

Topic 9 Wave phenomena

Questions to check understanding
15.81
1 a i T= = 0.7905s
20
1
ii f = = 1.265Hz
T
b ω = 2 πf = 2 × π × 1.265 = 7.948 rad s−1
cx = x0 cos ω t = (8.3 × 10 −2 )cos(7.948 × 2.5) = 4.3 × 10 −2 m
74
2 a ω = 2 πf ⇒ f = = 12Hz
2π
b a = ω 2 x = 742 × (1.0 × 10 −2 ) = 55ms−2

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c v = ±ω x0 = ±74 × 0.033 = ±2.4ms−1

d It could be moving in opposite directions.
2π 2π
3 a ω= = = 2.1rad s−1
T 3.0
b x = 0.1sin(2.1 t )

c v = ω x 02 − x 2 = 2.1 102 − ( −8.5)2 = 11m s−1 (or use v = ω xocosωt)

4 a Increasing the amplitude results in a proportional increase in the restoring force and the
resulting acceleration back towards the equilibrium position.

l l
b T = 2π ⇒ 1.0 = 2 π ⇒ l = 0.25m
g 9.81
c T

1s
0
0 0.25 m ᐍ

F 5.6
5 a k= = = 1.1 × 102 Nm −1
x 4.9 × 10 −2

m 0.900
b T = 2π = 2π = 0.56 s
k 110
⎛ 2π ⎞
c i x = x 0 cos ω t = (2.9 × 10 −2 )cos ⎜ × 0.80 ⎟ = −2.6 × 10 −2 m (above equilibrium
⎝ 0.56 ⎠
position)
⎛ 2π ⎞ ⎛ 2π ⎞
ii v = −ω x 0 sin ω t = − ⎜ ⎟ (2.9 × 10 −2 ) sin ⎜ × 0.80 ⎟ = − 0.14m s−1 (moving up)
⎝ 0.56 ⎠ ⎝ 0.56 ⎠
6 a Friction and/or air resistance
b
Potential energy

Time

1
7 a ET = mω 2 x20 = 0.5 × (2.8 × 10 −3 ) × 732 × (2.0 × 10 −2 )2 = 3.0 × 10 −3 J
2
1
b E P = mω 2 x2 = 1.1 × 10 −4 J
2
1
c EK = m ω 2 ( x20 − x2 ) = 0.5 × (2.8 × 10 −3 ) × 732 × [(2 × 10 −2 )2 − (1.3 × 10 −2 )2 ] = 1.7 × 10 −3 J
2
1 2 3.0 × 10 −3 × 2
d mv = 3.0 × 10 −3 ⇒ v = = 1.5ms−1 (or use v = ω x0)
2 2.8 × 10 −3
λ 5.68 × 10 −7
8 a i θ= = −5
= 6.8 × 10 −3 rad
b 8.4 × 10
ii 0.39°
width
b = 2 × 6.8 × 10 −3 ⇒ width = 4.6 × 10 −2 m
3.4
9 a Like Figure 9.11, with first minima at θ = 8.1 × 10 −3 rad.
b The first minima is now at 16.2 × 10−3 rad and the intensities will be reduced.

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λB 4.5 × 10 −7
10 ≈ ≈ 0.6
λR 7.0 × 10 −7
The pattern for blue light will be narrower with the angles reduced by a factor of ≈ 0.6.

2λ 2 × 6.12 × 10 −7
11 Angular width of central maximum = = = 0.0235 rad
b 5.2 × 10 −5
0.0235 = (4.0 × 10 −2 ) / slit to screen distance
Slit to screen distance = 1.7 m
12 nλ = dsinθ (sinθ ≈ θ )
⎛ 5.8 × 10 −2 ⎞
6 λ = 8.5 × 10 −5 × ⎜ −7
⎟ ⇒ λ = 4.9 × 10 m
⎝ 1.66 ⎠
⎛ λD ⎞
⎜⎝ or use s = d ⎟⎠
13 a Consisting of only one wavelength (or frequency) or, more realistically, a narrow range of
wavelengths
nλ 1λ
b = sin θ ( ≈ θ ); θ1 = = 3.7 × 10 −3 rad
d d
2λ
θ2 == 7.4 × 10 −3 rad
d
3λ
θ3 = = 11.1 × 10 −3 rad
d
14 a Destructive interference occurs at this angle because of superposition of wavelets from
within each slit.
⎛ 0.5 × 10 −2 ⎞
b i nλ = d sin θ ⇒ 5.1 × 10 −7 = d ⎜ −4
⎟ ⇒ d = 3.5 × 10 m
⎝ 3.4 ⎠

λ 1.5 × 10 −2 5.1 × 10 −7
ii θ= ⇒ = ⇒ b = 1.2 × 10 −4 m
b 3.4 b
15 White light contains a continuous range of different wavelengths. Each wavelength will travel
at different angles after diffracting through the slits, therefore interfering constructively at
different places on the screen.
9.8
16 tan θ = = 0.129 ⇒ sin θ = 0.128 (sin θ and tan θ are almost the same because the angle is small.)
76
1.0 × 10 −3
nλ = d sin θ ⇒ 1 × λ = × 0.128 ⇒ λ = 4.3 × 10 −7 m
300
17 nλ = d sinθ ⇒ 1 × (5.0 × 10 −7 ) = (1.25 × 10 −6 ) sin θ1

sinθ1 = 0.40 ⇒ θ1 = 24°

2 × (5.0 × 10 −7 ) = (1.25 × 10 −6 ) sinθ2 ⇒ θ2 = 53°

nλ
18 Consider sin θ = : different wavelengths can have constructive interference at the same
d
3
angles if 2λ1 = 3λ2. For example λred ≈ λ blue
2
19 n water × λ water = n glass × λ glass

1.33 × 405 = 1.52 × λ glass ⇒ λ glass = 354 nm

20 Yes, π rad, because nwater > nair

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21 a 2dn = mλ ⇒ 2d × 1.46 = 1 × 6.28 × 10 −7

⇒ d = 2.2 × 10 −7 m
b If each molecule has a size of about 1 × 10−9 m, the number of molecules/layer
2.2 × 10 −7
≈ ≈ 200
1 × 10 −9
c Because nglass > noil, there will be a phase change of π at the oil/glass boundary, so that the
same thickness will now produce constructive interference.
⎛ 1⎞
d 2dn = ⎜ m + ⎟ λ
⎝ 2⎠
Choosing any integer for m, for example 5, ⇒ d = 9.0 × 10 −7 m
22 a Light reflecting off both surfaces will undergo a phase change of π if the material of the
coating has a refractive index less than glass. Therefore, the condition for destructive
interference becomes: 2 × thickness = Ȝ , or thickness = Ȝ .
2 4
b Average wavelength ≈ 5.5 × 10 −7 m (or multiple coatings could be used).

2.35 × 10 −2
23 a = 6.71 × 10 −3 rad
3.50
1.22λ 1.22 × 4.3 × 10 −7
b = −3
= 1.9 × 10 −4 rad
b 2.8 × 10
c Yes, because 1.9 × 10 −4 < 6.71 × 10 −3
d Red light has a longer wavelength, so the resolution will be worse.
1.22λ
24 a Angular separation =
b
1.2 1.22 × (5 × 10 −7 )
⇒ = (Using 5 × 10−7 m as average wavelength)
1.36 × 10 5 b
⇒ b ≈ 0.07 m
b The aperture of the telescope may be too small to collect enough light from the stars.
Resolution may be made worse by light passing through the atmosphere.
25 A slight decrease in intensity should be seen at the centre of the pattern.
λ blue 4.5
26 5.0 × 10 −4 × ≈ 5.0 × 10 −4 × ≈ 3 × 10 −4 rad
λred 7.0
27 a More radiation received, so that dimmer objects can be seen better.
b Image focusing may not be as good. Faults in lenses or mirrors may be more significant.
28 a Radio waves from astronomical sources have much greater wavelengths than light.
Resolution depends on Ȝ , so larger apertures, b, are needed to reduce this value (equivalent
to better resolution). b
1.22λ 1.22 × 0.21
b Resolution = ≈ ≈ 5 × 10 −3 rad
b 50
λ 495
29 a Δλ = ; for m = 1, Δλ = = 20 nm ⇒ cannot be resolved
mN 1 × 25
for m = 2, Δλ = 10 nm ⇒ maybe just resolved
for m = 3, Δλ = 7 nm ⇒ resolved
2
25 ⎛ 25 ⎞
b Diameter = mm. area = π × ⎜ = 5.5 × 10 −3 mm 2
300 ⎝ 600 ⎟⎠
30 Similar to Figure 9.32c but with the observer (D) on the left-hand side.
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fv 220 × 335
b f′ = ⇒ 232 = ⇒ u s = 17m s−1
(v − us ) (335 − u s )
220 × 335
c f′ = = 200 Hz
(335 + 33)
f (v + u o ) 340
32 f ′ = with f = = 378Hz
v 0.90
378(340 + 14)
f′ = = 394Hz
340
Then Ȝ = c = 340 = 0.86 m
f 394
Δλ 2v
33 ≈ (Factor of two is used because both incident and reflected waves are affected.)
λ c
2vλ 2 × 260 × 0.20
Δλ = = = 3.5 × 10 −7 m
c 3.0 × 108
34 a Redshift
Δf v 0.022 × 1014 v
b ≈ ⇒ 14
≈ ⇒ v = 1.0 × 106 m s−1
f c 6.563 × 10 3.00 × 108
c Away from the Earth.
d 3.0 × 108 >> 1.0 × 106, so the assumption c >> v is valid.
35 a Sound with frequency greater than can be heard (by humans).
b Can pass into and through the body without too much absorption, but is also partially
reflected from blood cells. Not dangerous to health.

Topic 10 Fields
Questions to check understanding
1 Because the gravitational field strength, g, varies between the Earth’s surface and the height of
the orbit.
2 a Gravitational potential energy is calculated with reference to infinity, where the energy is
considered to be zero. Since energy has to be supplied to a satellite to move it a long way
from Earth, so that it then has zero energy, it must have negative energy on or near the
Earth.
b Decreases
c Increases (larger negative value)
1
3 F∝ so that FE rE2 = FJ rJ2
r2
⎛ r2 ⎞ (6.4 × 106 )2
⇒ FJ = ⎜ e2 ⎟ FE = × 10 = 1.1 × 10 −9 N
⎜⎝ rJ ⎟⎠ (6.0 × 1011 )2

4 a W = m ΔVg = 2000 × (−2.0 − ( −4.0)) × 107 = 4.0 × 1010 J

b The only force acting on the satellite is towards the centre of the orbit. There is no force
acting in the opposite direction to motion.

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The field is zero at X.

M X M

W m gh
6 ΔVg = = = 9.81 × 8848 = 8.68 × 10 4 J kg −1
m m
This assumes a constant value for the gravitational field strength, g.

7 a −6.26 × 107 J kg −1
b On the surface of a sphere centred on the centre of the Earth, approximately parallel to
the floor.

8 a W = mΔVg = 847 × (0 − ( −4.96 × 107 )) = 4.20 × 1010 J

b Work will be done in overcoming resistive forces from the atmosphere (if any). The
movement of this mass will probably be achieved using an engine-powered vehicle. The
vehicle and fuels will also have to be moved, and the engine will dissipate energy.
9 a

10 a Negative

2 × 10 −18
b ≈ 10 eV
1.6 × 10 −19
c 2 × 10 −18 J (10 eV)
d 0J
11 a Positive
b The charges would be repelled from each other, gaining kinetic energy and losing electric
potential energy.
12 – – – – – –

+ + + + + + + +

13 a W = qΔVe = ( −26 × 10 −9 )( ±500) = ±1.3 × 10 −5 J

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b If the charge moved from 1 kV to 1.5 kV, ΔVe is positive and W is negative. If the charge
moved from 1.5 kV to 1 kV, ΔVe is negative and W is positive.
14 10 V

8V
6V
4V
2V

0V
15 a The missing labels are +20 V and +40 V
b Positive
c Field lines must be perpendicular to equipotential lines and the plate.
16 FG = mg = 75 × 3.8 = 285 N

GMm (6.67 × 10−11 ) × (5.97 × 1024 ) × 2000

17 F = = = 1.6 × 10 4 N
r2 ((6.4 + 0.55) × 106 )2

GMm 6.67 × 10 −11 × (5.97 × 1024 )2 × (3.33 × 10 5 )

18 a F = 2
= 11 2
= 3.52 × 1022 N
r (1.50 × 10 )
b This provides the centripetal force keeping the Earth in orbit around the Sun.
19 a Potential energy = area under graph from distance R to infinity
1
≈ − × 2R × 200
2
≈ −1.2 × 1010 J
FG 200
b g= = = 24 N kg −1
m 8.5
−GMm −(6.67 × 10−11 ) × (6.4 × 1023 ) × 840
20 E P = = = −1.0 × 1010 J
r 3.6 × 106

−GM −(6.67 × 10 −11 ) × (7.3 × 1022 )

21 a Vg = = = ( −1.803 × 106 ) = −1.8 × 106 Jkg −1 (to two
r 2.7 × 106
significant figures)
b Potential is entirely due to the Moon, the potential due to the Earth (approximately
− 1.0 × 106) has not been considered.
c Energy = mass × (V1000 − Vsurface)
= 50 × [(−1.803 + 106) − (−2.864 + 106)] = 5.3 × 107 J (The presence of the Earth has no
significant effect on this answer.)
22 a r/ 106 m
0 5 10 15 20
0

20

40

60
V/106 J kg–1

80

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ΔVg 80 × 106
b g= = = 4.0N kg −1
r 20 × 106

GM (6.67 × 10−1 ) × (6.0 × 1024 )

c g= = = 4.0 N kg −1
r2 (1.0 × 107 )2
The two answers should be the same.
23 a −30 − (−50) = +20 MJ kg−1

b W = mΔVg

= 500 × ( −40 − ( −63)) × 106

= 1.15 × 1010 J
c The two points are at the same potential. By definition, there is no difference in the
gravitational potential energy of the same mass located at these points.

G Ms m G Me m
24 =
rs2 re2
rs = distance from point to centre of Sun
re = distance from point to centre of Earth
2
⎛ rs ⎞ Ms rs 2.0 × 10 30
⎜r ⎟ = M ⇒r = = 577
⎝ e⎠ e e 6.0 × 1024

rs = (1.5 × 1011 ) − re ⇒ re = (1.5 × 1011 ) − 577re

⇒ re = 2.6 × 108 m

⎛ GM ⎞ ⎛ GM ⎞
25 a Vg = Vg + Vg = ⎜⎜− e⎟ ⎜
⎟ + ⎜− r ⎟⎟
m
total e m
⎝ re ⎠ ⎝ m ⎠

⎛ −(6.67 × 10 −11 ) × (6.0 × 1024 ) ⎞ ⎛ −(6.67 × 10 −11 ) × (7.3 × 1022 ) ⎞

=⎜ ⎟ + ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 3.6 × 108 ⎠ ⎝ 3.7 × 107 ⎠

= ( −1.112 × 106 ) + ( −1.32 × 10 5 ) = −1.24 × 106 Jkg −1

b Using the same equation, the combined potential on the Moon’s surface
= −3.91 × 106 J kg−1 (the distance of the Moon from Earth needs to be researched)

ΔVg = ( −3.91 — ( −1.24)) × 106 = −2.67 × 106 Jkg −1

W = mΔ Vg = 2400 × ( −2.67 × 106 ) = −6.4 × 10 9 J (The spacecraft gains this energy.)

2GM 2 × 6.67 × 10 −11 × 5.97 × 1024

26 a vesc = = = 11.2 × 10 3 m s−1
r 6.37 × 106
b A greater mass would have to gain more gravitational potential energy by being launched
with greater kinetic energy, but they both increase proportionally to the mass; the velocity
does not need to change.
8
c If r × 2, volume × 23 and m × 23, so vesc × .
2
Escape speed would be two times greater (22 km s−1).

2GM 2 × 6.67 × 10 −11 × 7.3 × 1022

27 a vesc = ⇒ 2.4 × 10 3 = ⇒ r = 1.7 × 106 m
r r
b The Moon has a much smaller mass (and lower density).

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GM 6.67 × 10 −11 × 6.0 × 1024

28 a vorb = = 6 3
= 7.8 × 10 3 m s−1
r (6.4 × 10 ) + (200 × 10 )
2 πr 2 π × 6.6 × 106
b T= = = 5.3 × 10 3 s
vorb 7.8 × 10 3

T2 4 π2 (8.88 × 10 4 )2 × 6.67 × 10−11 × 6.4 × 1023 ⇒ r = 2.0 × 107 m

29 = ⇒r=3
r3 GM 4 × π2

1 ⎛ GM m ⎞ ⎛ GM m ⎞
30 m v2 = ⎜⎜ ⎟ −⎜
⎟ ⎜
⎟
⎟
2 ⎝ r ⎠ 500 ⎝ r ⎠ surface

1 2 ⎛ 1 1 ⎞
v = 6.67 × 10−11 × 6.0 × 1024 ⎜ − ⎟
2 ⎝ 6.4 × 10 6.9 × 10 ⎠
6 6

⇒ v = 3.0 × 10 3 m s−1
1
(using m v2 = m gh ⇒ v = 3.1 × 10 3 m s−1 for g = 9.81m s−2 )
2
GM 6.67 × 10 −11 × 5.97 × 1024
31 a i vorb = = = 7.72 × 10 3 m s−1
r 6.68 × 106
1 2
ii mv = +7.45 × 10 9 J
2
b i −14.9 × 10 9 J

ii −7.45 × 10 9 J

GM
32 vorb =
r
so if r increases, the necessary vorbit decreases. EK therefore decreases as well. At the greater
height, EP has increased (changed to a smaller negative number). Similarly, ET has increased
(to a smaller negative number).

2πr 2π × 1.2 × 10 9
33 a vorbit = = = 5.5 × 10 3 m s−1
T 15.9 × 24 × 3600
1 2 1
b mv = × (1.3 × 1023 ) × (5.5 × 10 3 )2 = (1.97 × 10 30 ) = 2.0 × 10 30 J
2 2
c −4.0 × 10 30 J
kq q
34 If another small change +q2 is at point P, it will experience an electric force FE = 12 2 away
from q1 (and q1 will experience an equal and opposite force). r

+q1
r

kq1q2 (8.99 × 10 9 )(3.2 × 10−9 )2

35 F = ⇒ 9.2 × 10−6 =
r2 r2
⇒ r = 0.10 m

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(8.99 × 10 9 )(1.2 × 10−9 )(−23 × 10−9 ) (8.99 × 10 9 )(1.2 × 10−9 )(−34 × 10−9 )
36 F = −
0.1252 0.1252
= 7.6 × 10 −6 N towards the larger charge

kqP qe 8.99 × 10 9 × ( +1.6 × 10 −19 ) × ( −1.6 × 10 −19 )

37 a E P = = = −4.3 × 10 −18 J
r 5.3 × 10 −11
b Energy would have to be supplied to separate the particles. Separated particles are
considered to have zero potential energy.
38 a
Force/10–5 N

160

140

120

100

80

60 area = change of potential

energy | 2 × 10−5 J
40

20

0
0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40
Distance/m

b Positive. The system has gained energy as work is done to overcome the (repulsive) force.
kq1q2
c EP = = 3.6 × 10−5 J
r
kQ (8.99 × 10 9 )( −4.5 × 10 −12 )
39 Ve = = = −0.27V
r 0.15
⎛q q ⎞ ⎛ −9
−2.4 × 10−9 ⎞
9 12 × 10
40 VP = k ⎜⎜ A + B ⎟⎟ = (8.99 × 10 ) ⎜⎜ + ⎟ = 500V
⎝ rA rB ⎠ ⎝ 0.15 0.10 ⎟⎠
41 a Positive
ΔV 18000
b E= ≈ ≈ 6 × 10 4 V m −1 (NC −1 )
Δr 0.3
42 a 40 − ( −40) = 80 V

b 2.0 × 10 −9 × ±80 = ±1.6 × 10 −7 J

c Assuming, for example, that the 2.0 nC was positively charged, work would be done on the
charge, and the energy transfer positive, if it was moved to the higher potential (+40 V),
overcoming the repulsive force.
ΔV 1000
43 a E = = = 3.1 × 10 4 V m −1
Δr 0.032
b About half of the field strength at the centre, 1.6 × 10 4 V m −1
F
c E= ⇒ F = (3.1 × 10 4 ) × (1.0 × 10−9 ) = 3.1 × 10−5 N
q
d It will accelerate towards the negative plate.
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ΔV 12.8 × 10−3
44 a E = = = 6.4 × 10−2 V m −1
Δr 0.20
b F = Eq = (6.4 × 10 −2 ) × (1.6 × 10 −19 ) = 1.0 × 10 −20 N

F 1.0 × 10−20
c F = ma ⇒ a = = = 1.1 × 1010 m s−2
m 9.1 × 10−31
45 a 4000 V

electron
beam

0V
b i 5000 eV
ii 5000 × (1.6 × 10 −19 ) = 8.0 × 10 −16 J
1 2
c mv = 8.0 × 10−16
2
2 × 8.0 × 10−16
v= −31
= 4.2 × 107 m s−1
9.1 × 10

s 0.06
d t= = = 1.4 × 10−9 s
v 4.2 × 107

ΔV 4000
e E= = = 1.2 × 10 5 Vm −1
Δr 0.034
f F = Eq = (1.2 × 10 5 ) × (1.6 × 10−19 ) = 1.9 × 10−14 N

F 1.9 × 10 −14
g a= = = 2.1 × 1016 m s−2
m 9.1 × 10 −31

1 2 1
h s = ut + at = 0 + (2.1 × 1016 )(1.4 × 10 −9 )2 = 2.1 × 10−2 m
2 2
mv (6.64 × 10−27 )(6.1 × 106 )
46 a r = = = 0.28m
qB (2 × 1.6 × 10 −19 )(0.46)
b 0.028 m
1 2 1
c mv = × (6.64 × 10−27 )(6.1 × 106 )2
2 2
= 1.24 × 10 −13 J

1.24 × 10−13
Converting to MeV: = 0.77 MeV
1.6 × 10−13
d The alpha particle would lose kinetic energy as it collided with air molecules. As its speed
decreased, the radius of its path would get smaller.
47

(b) radius r (a) path of (c) radius 2r

2
radius r
in field

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Topic 11 Electromagnetic induction

Questions to check understanding
1 Any movement that is horizontal, with no vertical component
2 Because the effect needs the movement of charges (free electrons), which is not possible in
insulators.
3 Faster movement, stronger magnet, more turns on the coil
4 a The magnet falls too quickly for its effects to be easily observed by other methods.
b e

t
second peak
is higher and
quicker

5 ε = Bvl = 45 × 10−3 × 0.32 × 0.50 = 7.2 × 10−3 V

6 a It greatly increases the strength of the magnetic field.
b At the instant the current in A is switched on, the magnetic field strength (due to the
current) changes from zero to non-zero. Circuit B experiences this brief change of magnetic
field and an emf is induced across it.
c An alternating current in A will produce a continuously changing magnetic field through
both circuits. This will induce an alternating voltage in B of the same frequency (but π rads
out of phase).

( )
7 φ = BA cos θ = 35 × 10 −3 × 0.050 × 0.050 × 1 = 8.75 × 10 −5 Wb

8 a φ = BA cos θ ⇒ 5.6 × 10 −6 = B × π × 0.0422 × cos 40° ⇒ B = 1.3 × 10 −3 T

b φ = 480 × 5.6 × 10 −6 = 2.7 × 10 −3 Wb

NΔφ
9 ε= ⇒ NvIBcos θ = 1 × 2.0 × 1.42 × (35 × 10 −6 ) × cos70° ⇒ ε = 3.4 × 10 −5 V
Δt
10 a φ = BA = 5.6 × 10−3 × 4.3 × 10−2 × 2.7 × 10−2 = 6.5 × 10−6 Wb

NΔφ (6.5 × 10−6 )

b ε= = 500 × = 6.5 × 10−3 V
Δt 0.50

N Δφ 2 × 6.5 × 10 −6
c ε= = 500 × = 1.3 × 10 −2 V
Δt 0.50

d e

11 a Its movement is always parallel to the magnetic field.

b Horizontal
2πr
c v= = 2πrf = 2π × (1.8 × 10 −2 ) × 10 = (1.13) = 1.1m s−1 to two significant figures
T

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NΔφ
d ε= = NvlB cosθ = 1 × 1.13 × (2 × 6.2 × 10 −2 ) × 0.26 × 1 = 3.6 × 10 −2 V
Δt

e Using ε = 3.6 × 10 −2 × cosθ

i 3.4 × 10 −2 V

ii 1.2 × 10 −2 V
iii 0V

f With one loop at 50 Hz, ε max = 5 × 3.6 × 10 −2 V = 0.18V

Therefore, to induce 1.0 V, number of loops needed = 1/(0.18) ≈ 6
g When connected to an external circuit a current is induced around the coil which changes
direction each half revolution as the sides of the coil move in opposite directions.
12 a Towards A
b From A to B
c The current in the rod produces a magnetic field which opposes its motion (Lenz’s law).
d F = BIl
13 a The magnet which falls through the coil induces a current in the coil. The current sets
up a magnetic field which opposes the motion of the falling magnet, reducing its speed
compared to the other magnet.
b If the switch were open, the induced emf would not be able to produce a current in the coil.
14 When the plane of the coil is horizontal, the emf has maximum values (positive and negative).
The induced emf is zero when the plane of the coil is vertical.
15 This increases the strength of the magnetic field.
16 a Strong magnetic field; coil wound on iron core; many turns on coil; coil of large area
(within the field)
b e/v

110 (ii)

0.02 0.04 t/s

–110
(i)

NΔφ 600 × 0.40 × 5.6 × 10 −4

17 ε = = = 5.4 V
Δt 0.10 / 4

1
(Flux changes from its maximum to zero in cycle.)
4
V0 V0
18 a Vrms = ⇒ 110 = ⇒ Vo = 156 V
2 2
Vrms 110
b Irms = = = 7.33 A
R 15.0
⎛ V2 ⎞
c P = ⎜ I2R = = IV ⎟ = 807W
⎝ R ⎠
19 a 48 W
48
b = 4.0 A
12

4
c = 2.8 A
2
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V 2 2302
20 a P= = = 1.9 × 10 3 W
R 28
b 230 V
21 a 12 V
b 0V
V0 12
c = = 8.5 V
2 2
1
d = 50 Hz
20 × 10 −3
22 a Step-down
εp Np 2500 × 12
b = ⇒ Ns = = 130
εs Ns 230
P 64
c I= = = 5.3A
V 12
64
d i ε p Ip = 64 ⇒ Ip = = 0.28A
230
ii zero
23 a There will be a greater power loss per metre in any cable which is not at high voltage, so
the transmission line with a lower voltage needs to be as short as possible.

500 × 10 3
b = 20
25 × 10 3
20 2000
so ratio = . In practice, the number of turns will be greater, for example, .
1 100
c 0.05 × 25000 × 28 = 3.5 × 104 W
d Joule heating in the coils; eddy current heating in the core; hysteresis effects; magnetic flux
leakage.

24 a 2.5 V

εp Np 2400
b = ⇒ εp = × 2.5 = 100 V
εs Ns 60
25 I

−Vrev Vforward

(This is a very simplified graph.)

26 a rms value.
b The scale on an ac ammeter has been calibrated assuming that the current is alternating
and sinusoidal. The current in a circuit like Figure 11.26 is neither of these.
0.10
27 a The display will occur in a time of = 0.02s.
5.0

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There will be two complete oscillations of a 100 Hz supply in 0.02 s but because of the
diode, only positive (or negative) voltages will be displayed.

3.0
b Irms = P = = 0.50A
Vrms 6.0
c The power will be halved, so the lamp will be dimmer.

28 230 V a.c.
C
(19/1
turns
ratio)
29 The capacitor would discharge more quickly, so that there would be a greater drop in Vout
between peaks.
30 + + + +

− − − −

31 a q=
(
ε oVA 8.85 × 10
=
−12
)
× 80 × 4.8 × 10−4 (
= 3.4 × 10−10 C
)
−3
d 1.0 × 10
b i No change
ii if d × 2, V × 2.

q 4.5 × 10−6
32 a C = = = 3.0 × 10−6 F
V 1.5
b q = CV = 3.0 × 10−6 × 12 = 3.6 × 10−5 C

33 a C =
ε A 2.03 × 10
=
(
−11
× 0.102 )
= 1.7 × 10− 9 F
d 0.12 × 10 −3
( )
b q = CV = 1.7 × 10−9 × 6.0 = 1.0 × 10−8 C

ε 3.41 × 10 −11
34 = = 3.85
εo 8.85 × 10 −12
q 200 × 10−6
35 a C = = = 1.7 × 10−5 F
V 12

b E=
1
2
1
( )
qV = × 100 × 10 −6 × 6 = 3.0 × 10 −4 J
2
⎛ 1 2⎞
⎜⎝ or E = 2 CV ⎟⎠

1 1
36 E = CV ⇒ 500 = × C × 1000 ⇒ C = 1.0 × 10−3 F
2 2
2 2
1 2
37 E = Pt = CV ⇒ P ×
2
1 1
(
= × 180 × 10−6 × 2502 ⇒ P = 1.1 × 10 3 W
200 2
)
38 a 3 in series: C = 9 pF.
3 in parallel: C = 81 pF.
2 in series with one in parallel: C = 40.5 pF.
2 in parallel with one in series: C = 18 pF.
b Ensure that the combination is discharged and then connect it in parallel across a known
capacitor charged to a known voltage. The voltage will fall and its new value can be used
to determine the value of the overall capacitance, from which the capacitance of the
combination being tested can be calculated (see next question).

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39 a Capacitance of combination = 22 + 33 = 55 μF.

Charge = CV = 22 × 10−6 × 9.0 = 1.98 × 10−4 C

q 1.98 × 10−4
V= = = 3.6 V
C 55 × 10−6
b i
1 1
( )
E = CV 2 = 22 × 10−6 × 9.02 = 8.9 × 10−4 J
2 2

ii
1 1
( )
E = CV 2 = 55 × 10−6 × 3.62 = 3.6 × 10−4 J
2 2
c Dissipated to internal energy when the current flows between the capacitors.

q q
40 Time content = CR, which has same units as R , which has same units as which is seconds.
V I

(
41 a τ = CR ⇒ 12 = C × 11 × 10 3 ⇒ C = 1.1 × 10−3 F )
b 0.37 × 0.37 = 0.137, or 13.7% of original value = 7.4 mA

V 6.0
42 a I= = = 8.8 × 10 −5 A
R (
68 × 10 3
)
b t = RC = (68 × 103) × (3.9 × 10−6) = 0.27 s
c After 0.27 s, V falls to 6.0 × 0.37 = 2.2 V. After another 0.27 s, V falls to 2.2 × 0.37 = 0.82 V.
After another 0.27 s, V falls to 0.82 × 0.37 = 0.30 V. After another 0.27 s, V falls to 0.30 × 0.37
= 0.11 V.
−t −60
⎛ 4.69 ⎞ 60
43 a V = V0 e τ ⇒ 3.22 = 4.69e τ ⇒ ln ⎜ ⎟= ⇒ τ = 160 s
⎝ 3.22 ⎠ τ
−300
300
b V = 3.22e 160 ⇒ ln V = ln 3.22 − ⇒ V = 0.49 V
160
( )(
44 a τ = RC = 5.6 × 10 3 × 68 × 10−6 = 0.38s )
( )
b q = VC = 24 × 68 × 10−6 = 1.6 × 10−3 C
−t
c q = (1.6 × 10 ) e−3 0.38

−t
d (4.5 × 10 ) = (1.6 × 10 ) e
−5 −3 0.38 ⇒ t = 1.4s
45
V/ V

t = RC = (8.2 w 106)(2.7 w 10−6) = 22 s

12

10 VC

4
VR

0
0 22 44 66
t/s
46 a 6.98 × 10−5 A
−1 −100
b τ = gradient = [ −12.14 − −9.57 ] = (38.9) = 39s
( )
c ( )
τ = 38.9 = RC = 820 × 10 3 C ⇒ C = 4.7 × 10 −5 F

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Topic 12 Quantum and nuclear physics

Questions to check understanding
1 a i The number of photoelectrons increases, but they each still have the same energy.
ii The photoelectrons will each have more energy, but there will be fewer of them if the
intensity is constant.
b The new metal may have a work function which is greater than the energy of the photons.
2
Emax/eV

0
8.9 f/1014 Hz

–3.7

3 a Caesium
−19 −19
b 4.5 × 1.6 × 10 = 7.2 × 10 J
φ
c = 1.1 × 1015 Hz
fo =
h
hc
d λo = = 1.9 × 10 −7 m
φ
e E max = hf − φ = (6.63 × 10 −34 × 8. 4 × 1015 ) − (7.2 × 10 −19 ) = 4.8 × 10 −18 J
4 a Intercept on horizontal axis = 9.6 × 1014 Hz
b Magnitude of intercept on vertical axis =φ = 3.9eV
4.2 − ( −3.9) × 1.6 × 10 −19
c Gradient = h = = 6.5 × 10−34 J s
20 × 1014
5 eVs = hf − f ⇒ 1.6 × 10−19 × Vs = (6.63 × 10−34 × 1.2 × 1015) − (2.3 × 1.6 × 10−19)
⇒ Vs = 2.7 V
6 I
greater intensity

⫺Vs 0 V

7 When n = 1, E = −13.6 eV
When n = 2, E = −3.40 eV
When n = 3, E = −1.51 eV, etc.

nh 1 × 6.63 × 10−34
8 a i mvr = = = 1.1 × 10−34 kg m 2 s−1
2π 2× π
angular momentum
ii linear momentum = = 2.0 × 10−24 kg ms−1
r
b n = 2 ⇒ 2.2 × 10−34 kg m2 s−1

h 6.63 × 10 −34
λ= = = 6.7 × 10−15m
( )
9
p 6.64 × 10 −27 × 0.05 × 3.0 × 108

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h 6.63 × 10 −34
10 λ = ⇒ 1 × 10 −10 ≈ ⇒ v ≈ 7 × 106 m s−1
p (9.1 × 10 −31 ) × v
1
11 a 5000 × 1.6 × 10−19 = × (9.1 × 10−31 ) × v2 ⇒ v = 4.2 × 107 m s−1
2
b mv = (9.1 × 10−31) × (4.2 × 107) = 3.8 × 10−23 kg m s−1 (assuming mass equals rest mass)

h 6.63 × 10 −34
c λ= = = 1.7 × 10 −11 m
p 3.8 × 10 −23
d nλ = d sin θ
1 × (1.7 × 10−11) = (1.4 × 10−10) sin θ ⇒ θ = 7°

e Answer to (a) × 2 , to (b) × 2 , to (c) ÷ 2 , to (d), sinθ ÷ 2, θ → 5°

12 Without the change in motion of a third particle, it would not be possible for both mass-energy
and momentum to be conserved.
13 a Minimum energy, Emin = hfmin ⇒ 2 × 0.511 × (1.6 × 10−13) = hfmin ⇒ fmin = 2.47 × 1020 Hz

c 3.00 × 108
b λ= = = 1.22 × 10 −12 m
f 2.47 × 1020
14 Momentum and energy would not be conserved.
15 The human mind wants to visualize an electron as having a precise momentum in an exact
position, such that it can be modelled in simple diagrams. But this is not the true nature
of (subatomic) particles. All the measurable information about an electron can only be
represented in terms of probabilities, and these can only be determined using a mathematical
model, a wave function.
16 It is difficult to represent probabilities in drawings. One way is use ‘clouds’ in which the
probability of finding an electron is greatest where the ‘cloud’ is densest.
17 Electrons are most likely to be found at distances of 1 × 10−10 m, 4 × 10−10 m and 13 × 10−10 m
from the centre of the atom.
18 a A
b B
6.63 × 10 −34
19 a Δp =
h
≈
4 πΔx 4 π × 0.5 × 10 −10
( )
≈ 1.06 × 10 −24 ≈ 1 × 10 −24 kg m s−1

p2 (1.06 × 10 −24 )2
b EK ≈ ≈ ≈ 6.2 × 10 −19 J
2m 2 × 9.1 × 10 −31
kq p q e (8.99 × 10 9 )( +1.6 × 10 −19 )( −1.6 × 10 −19 )
c EP = = −10
= −4.6 × 10 −18 J
r (0.5 × 10 )
d −(4.6 × 10−18) + (6.2 × 10−19) = −4.0 × 10−18 J

−4.0 × 10 −18
Total energy in eV ≈ = −25eV
1.6 × 10 −19
≈ −10 eV to an order of magnitude

( )
2
−20
p2 5 × 10
20 a EK = ≈ ≈ 1 × 10−9 J
2m 2 × 9.1 × 10−31
b This kinetic energy is much greater in magnitude than the electric potential energy in the
system (which equals the energy required to separate the electron and proton).
kq p q e (8.99 × 10 9 )( +1.6 × 10 −19 )( −1.6 × 10 −19 )
EP = = −16
≈ −5 × 10 −13 J
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h 6.63 × 10 −34
21 ΔE ≈ ≈ ≈ 2.6 × 10 −26 J
4πΔt 4π × 2 × 10 −9

2.6 × 10 −26
ΔE(eV) = −19
= 1.6 × 10 −7 eV
1.6 × 10
h 6.63 × 10 −34
22 Δt = = ≈ 3 × 10 −22 s
4πΔE 4π × (1 × 106 )(1.6 × 10 −19 )
23 Quantum theory tells us that there are uncertainties in the position, energy and momentum
of all particles, so that there is a possibility that they could be located anywhere. So, there is a
small, but finite chance that particles may be able to overcome forces that classical physics tells
us would be impossible. We say that they can ‘tunnel through potential barriers’.
h
24 ΔEΔt = ⇒ 23 × 106 × 1.6 × 10 −19 × Δt = 5.28 × 10 −35 ⇒ Δt = 1.4 × 10−23 s
4π
25 There is a small probability that protons can be located inside of the potential barrier imposed
by electric repulsion. (Protons can gain enough energy to cross the barrier if the process occurs
in a short enough time.)
1
26 a (6.64 × 10 −27 )v2 = 7.2 × 1.6 × 10 −13 ⇒ v = 1.9 × 107 m s−1
2
kqα qPb (8.99 × 10 9 ) × 2 × 82 × (1.6 × 10 −19 )2
b KE = ⇒r = −13
= 3.3 × 10 −14 m
r 7.2 × 1.6 × 10
c For a tiny mass, an alpha particle has a very large amount of kinetic energy. In order to be
stopped by electric repulsion, it must get very close to the nucleus, where the forces become
relatively very large.
d Some of the kinetic energy of the alpha particle will be transferred to the kinetic energy of
the nucleus (and not to potential energy).
e Initial momentum of alpha particle = final momentum alpha particle + momentum of
nucleus (6.64 × 10−27) × (1.9 × 107) = (6.64 × 10−27) × v + [(82 × 1.67 × 10−27) × (1.8 × 106)]
⇒ v = −1.8 × 107 m s−1 (in opposite direction to the motion of the nucleus) (The speed of
1.8 × 106 ms−1 given in the question should have been 7.3 × 10 5 ms−1, assuming that the
collision was elastic.)
27 a ≈10−15m
b Quarks, particles containing quarks, and gluons
c Because only very energetic alpha particles can get within 10−15 m of the nucleons in the nucleus.

h 6.63 × 10 −34
28 a p= = = 6.6 × 10 −19 kg m s−1
λ 1.0 × 10 −15
b If we ignore relativistic effects and use the rest mass of the electrons,
p2 (6.6 × 10 −19 )2
EK = = = 2.4 × 10 −7 J
2 m 2 × 9.1 × 10 −31

2.4 × 10 −7
EK = −13
= 1.5 × 106 MeV
1.6 × 10
c 1.5 × 1012 V

However, this calculation is misleading because such high energy electrons will have been
accelerated to speeds very close to the speed of light. Under such circumstances, relativistic
effects will occur and the mass of the electrons will have greatly increased from their rest
mass. The following calculation is not required knowledge in this chapter.
If we assume that the electrons have been accelerated from rest to almost the speed of light,
c, and have increased in mass by Δm, the energy that they gained can be determined from
ΔE
ΔE = Δmc2 (from Chapter 7). p = mv then reduces to p = c
So that, ΔE ª pc ª 2 × 10–10 J, or approximately 1 GeV.

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λ 2.7 × 10 −15
29 a sin θ ≈ ⇒ 0.342 ≈ ⇒ D ≈ 7.9 × 10 −15 m
D D
b If pd increases, the electron’s momentum increases and its wavelength decreases. Sin q and
q will decrease.
30 a If the radius of a nucleus was multiplied by a factor x, its volume would increase by a factor
x3. If the smaller nucleus had A nucleons, the larger nucleus would have A3 only if we
assume that the nucleons are always the same size and as close together as possible.
b It is reasonable to assume that the forces within the nucleus act equally in all directions.
1
31 a R = Ro A 3 = 1.2 × 10 −15 × 3 63 = 4.8 × 10 −15 m

m m 63 × 1.67 × 10−27
b ρ= = = = 2.3 × 1017 kg m −3
V 4 3 4 −15 3
πR π × (4.8 × 10 )
3 3
1 1
32 R = Ro A 3 ⇒ 3.6 × 10 −15 = 1.2 × 10 −15 A 3 ⇒ A = 27. This is probably aluminium (13
27 Al).

33 a Assuming, for the sake of simplicity, that the radius of a neutron is approximately equal to
the Fermi radius, volume associated with each neutron ≈ (2.4 × 10−15)3 ≈ 1.4 × 10−44 m3
4
π(2.0 × 10 4 )3
Number of neutrons ≈ 3 ≈ 2.4 × 10 57 (assuming that they are packed closely
1.4 × 10−44
together in a simple cubic arrangement)
b Total mass ≈ (2.4 × 1057) × (1.67 × 10−27) ≈ 4 × 1030 kg
34 a 5.97 − 0.492 = 5.478 MeV
b i 0.492 MeV

hc 6.63 × 10 −34 × 3.0 × 108

ii E (J) = ⇒λ = = 2.5 × 10 −12 m
λ 0.492 × 1.6 × 10 −13

c All transitions of electrons in hydrogen are 13.6 eV or less. These nuclear energy level
changes are approximately 104 times greater than electron energy level changes in
hydrogen.
35 When the antineutrino is emitted in the same direction as the recoiling nucleus.
36 a They have small mass, no charge and are very weakly interacting.
b Leptons
c Electron neutrino, muon neutrinos and tau neutrinos (and their antiparticles)
d Weak force and gravitational force
0.693
37 a λ= = 4.17 × 10 −9 s−1
T1/2
ΔN
A= = − λ N ⇒ 1.5 × 10 5 = (4.17 × 10 −9 ) N → N = 3.6 × 1013
Δt
−9
b A = Aoe −λt ⇒ 1.5 × 105 = Aoe −4.17 × 10 × (2 × 3.15 × 107)

⇒ Ao = 2.0 × 105 s−1

0.693
38 a λ= = 3.2 × 10 −5 s−1
6 × 3600
−5
b A = Aoe − λt = 800 × 106 × e − (3.2 × 10 ) × (28 × 3600)
⇒ A = 3.2 × 107 Bq

39 N = N o e − λt ⇒ 2.25 × 1017 = (2.5 × 1017 )e − λ (680 × 10 ) ⇒ λ = 1.55 × 10 −10 y −1

6

0.693
Then T1/2 = = 4.5 × 10 9 years
1.55 × 10 −10

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40 C = Coe−λt (using C for count rate) ⇒ 6 = 71 × e−300 × λ ⇒ λ = 8.2 × 10−3 s−1 and T 1 = 84s
2
(The actual half life of protactinium –234 is about 70 s)

41 a C = Coe−λt (using C for count rate) ⇒ 34 = 48 e−λ × 90 ⇒ λ = 3.8 × 10−3 s−1 and
T 1 = 1.8 × 102s
2
C/s−1

b
48

32

16

0
0 3 6
t/min

c
In C

0
0 3 6
t/min

42 a ln A = 13.5 → A = 7.3 × 105 Bq

13.5 − 11
b λ = − gradient = = 0.050 s−1
50
0.693
T1/2 = = 14s
0.050

⎛ A⎞ 0.693
43 ⎜ ⎟ = e− λ t with λ = = 9.6 × 10 −5
⎝ Ao ⎠ T1/2

⎛ A⎞ A
ln ⎜ ⎟ = − (9.6 × 10 −5 ) × 3600 ⇒ = 0.71 (or 71%)
⎝ o⎠
A A o

Activity decreases by 29%.

⎛ area of detector ⎞ ⎛ 1.2 ⎞ −1
44 a 4
⎜⎝ area of sphere ⎟⎠ × A = ⎜⎝ 2 ⎟⎠ × (6.3 × 10 ) = 85s
4π × 8.4

b The answer assumes that all radiation passing into the detector is measured and that no
radiation is absorbed between source and detector.
c The count is much greater that a typical background count.
45 a 14 g of 14C contain 6.02 × 1023 atoms. 1 μg contains

6.02 × 1023
= 4.3 × 1016 atoms
14 × 106
0.693
b λ= = 1.21 × 10 −4 y−1
5730

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⎛ 1.21 × 10 −4 ⎞
c A = −λN = ⎜ 7 ⎟
× 4.3 × 1016 = 1.7 × 10 5 Bq
⎝ 3.15 × 10 ⎠
46 1.8 × 108 Bq

Option A 13 Relativity
Questions to check understanding
1 Using Galilean transformation,
x2 = x'2 + vt
x1 = x'1 + vt
The length of the rod in S is x2 − x1
Length = x2 − x1 = (x'2 + vt) − (x'1 + vt)
x2 − x1 = x'2 – x'1
The above result shows that the length of rod AB as measured in frame S is equal to the length
measured in frame S'. Therefore, in Galilean relativity, length is absolute.
2 a v = 45 + 10 = 55 m s−1
b v = 45 − 10 = 35 m s−1
3 Momentum calculation in rest frame (e.g. ground):
Momentum before collision = momentum after collision
3000 kg × 30 m s−1 = (3000 + 1500) kg × v
v = 20 m s−1
The speeds as measured in moving frame (v = 10.0 m s−1)
Before collision, lorry is moving at 20.0 m s−1 to the right, while the car is moving at 10.0 m s−1
to the left. After collision, the two vehicles move together at 10 m s−1.
Momentum calculation in moving frame (v = 10 m s−1).
Before collision: (3000 kg × 20 m s−1) + (1500 kg × −10 m s−1) = 45 000 km s−1
After collision: (3000 + 1500) kg × 10 m s−1 = 45 000 m s−1
Momentum before collision is equal to the momentum after collision in the moving frame.
1 1
4 When v = 0.1, cγ = = = 1.005
v2 (0.1c )2
1− 1−
c2 c2
1 1
When v = 0.6, cγ = = = 1.25
v2 (0.6c )2
1− 1−
c2 c2
5 Using space-time invariance:
In frame S, where proper time is measured, Δ x = 0.

(Δx′)
2
− ( cΔt' )2 = −( cΔt )2

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((12 − 3) × 10 9 )2 − ((60 − 10 ) c )2 = −( cΔt )2

(9 × 10 9 )2
− 502 = −( Δt )2
2
c

Δt = 40 s

6 To draw the worldlines, the angle the worldline makes with the ct-axis must be calculated.
0.8c
v = 0.8c , θ = tan −1 c = 39°

0.6c
v = 0.6c , θ = tan −1 c = 31°

When the velocity is directed to the right, the angle q is positive, and negative when velocity is
leftward. The figure below shows the worldlines of the two particles.
v  <0.6 c v  0.8 c v  c
ct

31⬚ 39⬚
45⬚

7 Since it is a light pulse, then the worldline should make an angle of 45° with the x-axis starting
at x = 0, as shown in the figure below.
ct

nt
pu

fro
lse

e
th
m
ov

to
in

g
g

in
ov
to
th

m
lse
e
ba

pu
ck

45⬚ 45⬚
back of x=0 front of x
train train

8 The order at which they occurred can be obtained by drawing lines that are parallel to the x-axis
from the flashes to ct-axis. These lines are shown as lines 1, 2 and 3 in the figure below.
Therefore, flash A occurred first, followed simultaneously by flashes B and D and then flash C.
Determine the order in which an observer in frame S located at x = 0 would see the flashes.
ct

6
C
5 3
4
D B
2
A
1
–x x

Position x = 0 is along the ct-axis. The order at which the light pulses will reach the observer is
obtained by drawing 45° lines from the flashes to the ct-axis. These lines are shown as lines 4, 5
and 6 in the figure above.
Therefore, flashes A and B simultaneously reach the observer first, followed by flash D and then
flash C.

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9 E 2 = p2 c2 + m20 c 4

E 2 = (8.0 GeV c −1 )2 × c2 + (6.0 GeV c −2 )2 × c 4

E 2 = 100 GeV 2
E = 10 GeV
To determine speed, first obtain the value of γ

E = γ m o c2 = γ (6.0 GeV c −2 )c2 = 10 GeV

10
γ = = 1.67
6
1 1
γ = → 1.67 = → v = 0.80 c
2
v v2
1− 2 1− 2
c c
1
10 a m v2 = eV
2 0
1
(0.511 MeV c −2 ) v2 = 2.5 MeV
2
v2 = 9.78 c
v = 3.1 c
Note that the speed v of the electron is more than three times the speed of light. This is
not possible according to relativistic mechanics.
b EK = (γ − 1)m 0 c2

qV = (γ − 1)m 0 c2

2.5 MeV = (γ − 1) (0.511 MeV c −2 ) c2

4.9 = (γ − 1)
γ = 5. 9
1
γ =
v2
1−
c2
1
5.9 =
v2
1−
c2
v = 0.83 c
11 a The colliding protons have both kinetic energy and rest energy. The kinetic energy of the
colliding protons was converted into mass.
b Assumption: To obtain the total minimum energy, it is necessary to assume that the four
particles are at rest after the reaction. They only have rest energies.
The total energy after the reaction is equal to the sum of the rest energies of the four
particles.
Total energy = 4 × 935 = 3740 MeV
The colliding protons have the same total energy.
3740
Energy of each colliding proton = = 1870 MeV
2

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c E 2 = p2 c 2 + m 0 c 2

18702 = p2 c2 + 9382

p = 1620 MeV c −1
12 a The total energy before collision must be equal to the total energy after collision.
Total energy before collision = Total energy of the electron + total energy of positron
Total energy before collision = (0.511 + 1.000) + (0.511 + 0) = 2.022MeV
This energy is divided equally between the two photons.
2.022
Energy of each photon = = 1.011MeV
2
E
b i For a photon E = pc → p = c = 1.011MeV c −1
ii Wavelength can be obtained by using De Broglie’s equation
h h
λ= =
p 1.011 MeVc −1
hc (6.63 × 10 −31 )(3.0 × 108 )
λ= = = 1.23 × 10 −8 m
1.011MeV (1.011 × 10 5 )(1.6 × 10 −19 )

Option B 14 Engineering physics

Questions to check understanding
1 a Γ = Fr sin θ = 72 × 0.16 × sin58°
= 9.8 Nm
b With sin θ = 1, Γ = 120 × 0.16 = 19 N m
2 Turning a tap or a key

3 Γ = 2 × (8.3 × 10 −2 ) × 100 × sin 68 = 15 Nm

4 a I = mr 2 = 1.2 × 3.32 = 13kg m 2

b It can be considered to be a point mass.
5 Radius
2 2 2 −2 2 −4 2
6 a I = mr = × 0.38 × (5.0 × 10 ) = 3.8 × 10 kg m
5 5
b A calculation of density shows ρ ≈ 700 kg m −3 , which might be wood.
c Mass would increase by a factor 23 = 8
2
× (0.38 × 8)(10.0 × 10 −2 )2 = 1.2 × 10 −2 kg m 2
I=
5
7 Moment of inertia of each sphere

mr 2 = 0.35 × [(3.1 + 20) × 10 −2 ]2

= 1.87 × 10 −2 kg m 2

mL2 0.064 × 0.402

Moment of inertia of rod = = = 8.5 × 10 −4 kg m 2
12 12
Total I = (2 × 1.87 × 10 −2 ) + (8.5 × 10 −4 ) = 3.8 × 10 −2 kg m 2

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8 a A fan just after it has been switched off

b The wheel on a bicycle moving with constant velocity
2π
9 a 80 × = 1.40 rad
360
1.40
b ω= = 1.9rad s−1
0.73
2π 2π
10 a ω = ⇒T = = (0.0116) = 0.012s to two significant figures
T 540
1
b f= = 86 Hz
T
c i v = ω r = 540 × 0.022 = (11.9) = 12 m s−1 to two significant figures

ii 5.9 m s−1

11 a ω f = ω i + α t = 0 + ( π × 3.2) = 10 rad s−1

b 2.4 = 10 + α 7.3

α = −1.0 rad s−2

12 a α =
(w f − wi ) = 12.3 − 2.8 = 1.1m s −2
(1.13)
t 8.4
a 1.13
b α= = = 6.3rad s−2
r 0.18

⎛u+v⎞
13 s = ⎜ ⎟t
⎝ 2 ⎠
v = u + at
1
s = ut + at2
2
v2 = u2 + 2as

⎛ ωi + ω f ⎞ ⎛ 4.0 + 9.3 ⎞
14 a θ = ⎜ ⎟ t=⎜ ⎟⎠ 3.9 = 26 rad
⎝ 2 ⎠ ⎝ 2

360°
b Convert to degrees: 26 × = 1.5 × 10 3 °
2π
15 ω f = ωi + a t

2.3 = ωi + (−0.87)4.5 ⇒ ω i = 6.2 rads−1

1
16 θ = ω i t + α t2
2
⎛ 400 π ⎞ ⎛1 ⎞
=⎜ × 10 ⎟ + ⎜ × 12 × 102 ⎟ = 8.1 × 102 rad
⎝ 60 ⎠ ⎝2 ⎠

17 ω 2f = ω i2 + 2αθ

0 = 1.22 + 2α (10 π ) ⇒ α = −0.023 rad s−2

−1
18 ω f = ω i + 2α θ = (8π ) + (2 × 5.0 × 40 π ) ⇒ ω f = 43rads s
2 2 2

19 a For the first 5 s, the object accelerated, but at a decreasing rate. Between 5 s and 12 s, it had
a constant angular velocity. It then had a constant deceleration until it stopped after 20 s.
(0 − 15)
b α= = − 1.9 rad s−2
(20 − 12)

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c Total angle is equal to the area under the graph ≈ (5 × 12) + (7 × 15) + ( 1
2 )
× 8 × 15 ≈ 2.3 × 102 rad

20 a Γ = Iα ⇒ 25 = I × 20 ⇒ I = 1.25 kg m 2
⎛ 0 − 60 ⎞
b Γ = Iα = 1.25 ⎜ = −9.4 N m
⎝ 8.0 ⎟⎠
2
21 Γ = I α ⇒ 10 × 0.124 = × 0.625 × 0.1242 × α
3
⇒ α = 1.9 × 102 rad s−1
20 π
22 a ω = = 7.42 rad s−1
8.47

b L = Iω = mr 2ω = (20 × 10 −3 ) × 0.762 × 7.42 = 8.6 × 10 −2 kg m 2 s−1

23 a I = mr 2 = 0.1 × (8.5 × 10−2 )2 = 7.2 × 10 −4 kg

b Angular momentum before = Angular momentum after

(( ) ( ))
1.38 × 10−3 × 11.3 = 1.38 × 10−3 + 7.2 × 10−4 × ω f

ω f = 7.4 rad s−1

1
24 Area under graph = (4.0 × 1.0) + (4.0 × 2.0) = 8.0 kg m 2s−1 (or Nm s)
2
1 2 1 2 1 1
25 mv + Iω = (60 × 10 −3 )102 + (5 × 10 −5 )(8π )2 = 3.02 J
2 2 2 2
26 a 13.9 ms−1
v 13.9
b ω= r = = 63rad s−1
0.22
1 1
27 a E k = mv2 + Iω 2
2 2
1 1 ⎛2 ⎞ ⎛1 2 ⎞
= mω 2 r 2 + ⎜ mr 2 ⎟ ω 2 = mω 2 r 2 ⎜ + ⎟
2 2⎝5 ⎠ ⎝ 2 10 ⎠
7
⇒ Ek = mω 2 r 2
10
7
b m gh = m ω 2 r 2 ⇒ ω = 13rad s−1
10
c v = ω r = 13 × 0.142 = 1.8 m s−1

28 pV = nRT ⇒ (7.9 × 10 4 ) × (25 × 10 −6 ) = n × 8.31 × 265 ⇒ n = 9.0 × 10 −4 mol

29 a, b p
T

30 Steam engine, internal combustion (car) engine, jet (plane) engine, power station
31 Ideal gases follow the ideal gas law (pV = nRT) under all circumstances and cannot be
liquefied. Real gases can be turned to liquids under suitable conditions, and at high pressure
and density, and at low temperatures, the equation pV = nRT does not accurately predict their
behaviour.

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3 3
32 a U = nRT = × 1 × 8.31 × 273 = 3.4 × 10 3 J
2 2
b Translational kinetic energy of molecules.
3 3 3
c ΔU = nRΔT = × 4 × 8.31 × 25 = 1.2 × 10 J
2 2
33 a W = pΔV = pAΔs = (1.45 × 10 5 )(8.72 × 10 −4 )(2.3 × 10 −2 ) = 2.9 J
b Molecules in the gas have less energy and move slower. This reduces pressure in the gas to
less than the pressure from the surroundings.
34 a
p/105 Pa

4 16 V/cm3

b Area under graph = ⎡ 1 × (12 × 10 −6 ) × (2.0 × 10 5 ) ⎤ + ⎡(12 × 10 −6 ) × (1.0 × 10 5 ) ⎤ = 2.4 J

⎣2 ⎦ ⎣ ⎦
35 a Q = ΔU + W → 340 = ΔU + 450 → ΔU = −110 J
b This is a decrease in internal energy, so the gas became colder.
36 a Q = ΔU + W = 280 + (−620) = −340 J
b Thermal energy was removed from the gas.
37 a Constant
b ΔU = 0, so Q = W
c i
2p

V/2 V

ii Final temperature is lower because the energy needed for expansion was taken from
the internal energy of the gas.
38 a Isobaric change
b W = pΔV = (1.0 × 10 5 )(2.2 × 10−6 ) = 0.22 J
c i Q = ΔU + W ⇒ 1.0 = ΔU + 0.22 ⇒ ΔU = +0.78 J
ii Since ΔU is positive, the gas got hotter.
39 By increasing the temperature
5 5 5
40 a pV 3 = constant ⇒ (3.3 × 10 5 )(0.174) 3 = (1.7 × 10 5 )V 3
5
⎛ 3.3 × 10 5 ⎞ ⎛ V ⎞ 3 5 ⎛ V ⎞
⎜ ⎟=⎜ ⎟ ⇒ log1.94 = × log ⎜ ⎟⎠ ⇒ V = 0.26 m
3
⎜ 5 ⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎝
⎝ 1.7 × 10 ⎠ 0.174 3 0.174

b If it occurred quickly in a well-insulated container

c Decreased

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41 Since there is no transfer of thermal energy, the work done in compression raises the internal
energy of the gas. If the compression is large and fast, the temperature rise can be great enough
to cause ignition.

42 a i pV = ΔRT ⇒ (9.3 × 10 5 )(18 × 10 −6 ) = 0.004 × 8.31 × T ⇒ T = 5 × 102

ii p1V1 = p2 V2 ⇒ (9.3 × 10 5 )(18 × 10−6 ) = p2 (43 × 10−6 ) ⇒ p2 = 3.9 × 10 5 Pa

(or use pV = nRT again)

b
p/105 Pa

10

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 V/cm3

c Shaded area ≈ 8 J
43
Hot (TH)

QH

QC

Cold (Tc )

useful work × 100 W

44 30% = ⇒ 0.3 = ⇒ W = 4.5 × 10 4 J
energy input 2500 × 60

TC 320
45 a n = 1 − = 1− = 0.51
TH 650

280
b 1− = 0.54
610
46 Fossil-fuelled power stations use heat engines and their efficiency is limited by the laws of
thermodynamics and the temperature of the surroundings. Hydroelectric power generation is
much more efficient because there are no essential transfers of thermal energy.
47 The kinetic energy of the ball decreases to zero, while the same amount of energy is dissipated
into the surroundings as internal energy and thermal energy. The total energy of the system is
constant.
As the energy spreads out it becomes more disordered, which means that the total entropy of
the system increases.
48 If an amount of thermal energy ΔQ is transferred from object A to object B (which have
different, but constant temperatures), B will have its entropy increased, while A will have
a decrease in entropy. The entropy version of the Second Law tells us that the increase in
entropy of B must be greater than the decrease in entropy of A, so that there is an overall
ΔQ ΔQ
increase. This is only possible if > , which is not possible if TB is greater
TB TA
than TA.

49 a Q = mL f = 0.1 × 3.3 × 10 5 = 3.3 × 10 4 J

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ΔQ 3.3 × 10 4
b ΔS = = = (1.21 × 102 ) = +1.2 × 102 JK −1 to two significant figures
T 273
ΔQ −3.3 × 10 4
c ΔS = = = ( −1.09 × 102 ) = −1.1 × 102 JK −1to two significant figures
T 303
So that the overall change in entropy = 121 + (−109) = 12 JK −1
m m
50 p = ⇒ 1.18 = ⇒ m = 41k
V (3.2 × 2.3 × 4.7)
F F
51 p = ⇒ 2.5 × 10 5 = −4
⇒ F = 3.8 × 10 3 N
A (150 × 10 )
52 a p = ρf gd ⇒ 1.0 × 10 5 = ρf × 9.81 × 12000 ⇒ ρf = 0.85kg m −3

b p = ρf gd = 0.85 × 9.81 × (12000 − 8848) = 2.6 × 10 4 Pa (actual value = 3.4 × 10 4 Pa )

53 a p = ρf gd ⇒ 1.0 × 10 5 = 1000 × 9.81 × d ⇒ d = 10 m

b The pressure of the water needs to be twice the pressure of the air.

p = ρf gd ⇒ 2.0 × 10 5 = (1.03 × 10 3 ) × 9.81 × d ⇒ d = 20 m (19.8 m)

54 p = ρf gd = 1.35 × 10 4 × 9.81 × 0.087 = 1.2 × 10 4 Pa above atmospheric pressure

55 a i B = ρf Vf g; B = 1.2 × (5000 × 10−6 ) × 9.81 = 0.059 N

ii B = 1000 × (5000 × 10−6 ) × 9.81 = 49 N

b It will rise if the upthrust is greater than its weight. If its weight is, for example, 5 N, it will
fall in air but rise in water.
56 Weight = mg = 0.420 × 9.81 = 4.12 N
m 0.420
Volume = = = 1.14 × 10−4m3
ρ 3.7 × 10 3

Resultant force = weight − upthrust = 4.12 − (1000 × 1.14 × 10 −4 × 9.81) = 3.0 N down
57 Your volume increases, you displace more water and experience a greater upthrust.
58 a Most woods have densities less than the density of water. They can displace a volume of
water which has a weight equal to the weight of the wood, without sinking.
4
b V = π 6.0 3 = 9.0 × 102 cm3 (= 9.0 × 10−4 m3 )
3
c Weight = ρ Vg = 870 × (9.0 × 10 −4 ) × 9.81 = 7.7 N
When floating, B = ρf Vf g = 7.7N
7.7
⇒ Vf = 7.9 × 10 −4 m3 (790 cm3 )
1000 × 9.81

d 110cm3

790cm3

1450 × 9.81 F1
59 a = ⇒ F1 = 100 N
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Work done on car 1.50

b = 0.80 ⇒ 100 × s1 = 1450 × 9.81 × ⇒ s1 = 2.70 × 102m
Work done by F1 0.8
2
⎛ 0.17 ⎞
60 a Av = π r 2 v = π × ⎜ × 0.23 = 5.2 × 10 −3 m 3s−1 (5.22)
⎝ 2 ⎟⎠
2
−3 ⎛ 0.15 ⎞
b Av = constant ⇒ 5.22 × 10 = π ×⎜ × v ⇒ v = 0.3m s−1
⎝ 2 ⎟⎠
61 a Av = (24 × 8.7) × 0.58 = 1.2 × 102 m 3s−1
2 −1
b (31 × 7.2) × v = 1.2 × 10 ⇒ v = 0.54m s
c No water has flowed into or out of the river between the two points.
1 1
62 a ρ v 2 − ρ gz ⇒ v 2 = 9.81 × 0.54 ⇒ v = 3.3m s−1
2 2
b Av = 3.0 × 10−6 × 3.3 = 9.9 × 10−6 m 3s−1

c ( πr 2 )3.3 = 20 × 10 −6 ⇒ r = 1.4mm
d The equation assumes steady flow of an ideal fluid. In practice, there will be some friction
and turbulence, which will reduce the flow rate.
F ma kg m s−2
63 Units of pressure are or = = kg m −1s−2 .
A A m2
1 2 kg
Units of ρ v are 3 (m s−1 )2 = kg m −1 s−2
2 m
1 2 1 2
64 ρ v + p = constant ⇒ ρ v = Δρ (if v at y reduces to zero.)
2 2
1
⇒ × 2.4 × v2 = ρf gd = 1000 × 9.81 × 0.046 ⇒ v = 19m s−1
2
65 a The pressure due to air entering the tip of the tube, py is greater than the pressure of air
entering the side of the tube, px. The difference, which is recorded by the transducer, is
proportional to the speed of the plane squared (for a specified density of air).
1 2 1
b ρ v = Δp ⇒ × 0.69 × v2 = (0.11 × 10 5 )
2 2
⇒ v = 180 m s−1

66 a Av = 24 = 0.37v ⇒ v = 65 cm s−1
−1
b If A increases to 0.81 cm2, v = 30 cm s
1 z 1
ρ v x + ρ gz x + p x = ρ v2Y + ρ gz y + p y
2 2
1
ρ ( v2y − v2x )
p x − py =
2
⎛
( ) − (30 × 10 ) ⎞⎟⎠
1 2 2
= × 1050 × ⎜ 65 × 10 −2 −2
2 ⎝
= 1.7 × 102 (175) Pa

c p = ρ f gd ⇒ 175 = (1.05 × 10 3 ) × 9.81 × d ⇒ d = 1.7 × 10 −2 m (lower in the central tube)

67 a Av = 6.7 × 72 = 2.9v ⇒ v = 166 cm s−1 = 1.7 × 102 cm s−1 to two significant figures
⎛1 ⎞ ⎛1 ⎞
b ⎜ ρ v2 + ρ gz + p ⎟ = ⎜ ρ v2 + ρ gz + p ⎟
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1
p x − py = ρ ( v2y − v2x ) + ρ g ( z y − z x )
2
1
= × 840 × (1.662 − 0.722 ) + (840 × 9.81 × 0.20)
2
= 2.6 × 10 3 Pa

68 There is a boundary layer of air which spins with the ball. The combined speeds of the air past
the ball and the surface layer of air is greater on the lower surface (as shown). This reduces the
pressure on that side, so that there is a resultant force as shown.
69 The flow of air over the outer convex surface of the sail is faster, this reduces the pressure on
that side, so that there is a resultant force perpendicular to the sail, which has a component in
the direction of the boat’s motion.
−5 −3
70 a FD = 6 πη rv = 6 π × (1.8 × 10 ) × (5.2 × 10 ) × 8.3

= 1.5 × 10 −5 N
b Flow is streamlined; sphere is smooth.

F 1.5 × 10 −5
c a= = = 3.1 × 10 −3 m s−2
m 4.8 × 10 −3
71 6πη rv t + ρf v f g = mg
⎛ 4 ⎞
(6 π × 0.24 × (3.5 × 10 −3 )v t ) + ⎜ 880 × π (3.5 × 10 −3 )3 × 9.81⎟ = (2.7 × 10 −3 ) × 9.81
⎝ 3 ⎠

⇒ v t = 1.6 m s−1

vr ρ 1.0 × r × 9.3 × 102

72 a 1000 = = ⇒ r = 0.24m
η 0.22
b The viscosity would probably be more, so that the Reynolds number would be less under
the same conditions. This means that turbulence would be less likely.

vr ρ 1.0 × 0.05 × 1.22

73 R = = = 3400
η 1.8 × 10 −5
This is greater than 1000, so flow can be expected to be turbulent.
74 a i Length
ii Mass and force constant of spring
b Length and mass extending from fixed point, force constant
75 If decrease is exponential
5.1 4.5 A
≈ ≈ ⇒ A ≈ 4.0
5.8 5.1 4.5
76 a Under-damped
b Increase the air resistance, for example by sticking a cardboard sheet onto it

77 Amplitude decreases to 88% each cycle, so that energy ( ∝ A 2 ) decreases to 77.4% and 22.6%
is dissipated.
⎛ 1 ⎞
Q = 2π ⎜ = 28
⎝ 0.226 ⎟⎠
78 a Door closes quickly after someone passes through.
b Door would keep swinging after someone passes through.
c Door would take a long time to close.

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79 a x is the extension.
k is the force constant (force/extension).
2
energy at end of oscillation ⎛ 5.3 ⎞
b = = 0.86
energy at start of oscillation ⎜⎝ 5.7 ⎟⎠
Fraction of energy dissipated in oscillation = 1 − 0.86 = 0.14
⎛ 1 ⎞
Q = 2π ⎜ ⎟ = 46
⎝ 0.14 ⎠

1 1 k 1 7.8
80 a f = = = = 0.81Hz
T 2π m 2 π 0.3
b, c A

0.81 f/Hz

The graph for (c) may be shifted slightly to a lower frequency.

energy stored 0.740
81 Q = 2π × resonant frequency × ⇒ 95 = 2π × 4.6 × ⇒ P = 0.23 W
power loss P

⎛ 4.5 × 10−2 ⎞
82 Q = 2 π × 20 × ⎜⎜ ⎟ = 5.9
⎟
⎝ 0.95 ⎠
83 Atoms within the molecules of some gases in the Earth’s atmosphere (e.g. carbon dioxide)
oscillate at the same frequencies as infrared radiation travelling away from the Earth’s surface.
When the radiation interacts with the molecules, energy is transferred to the molecules
because of resonance. It is then re-radiated away in all directions, and some returns to warm
the surface to the Earth.
84 If parts of any structure can vibrate with the same natural frequency as the waves from an
earthquake, energy may be transferred to them by resonance.

Option C 15 Imaging

Questions to check understanding

1 a Curved, but with a curvature less than that of the wavefronts that have passed through the
lens.
b The image would be formed closer to the lens.
2 a

F F principal axis
object
F = focal points

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F
object

1 1
3 a P= = = +4.0 D
f 0.25
b i Diverging lens
1
ii P = −1.5 = ⇒ f = −0.67m = −67cm
f
4 a Light rays travel to the image on a screen at the camera. It is a real image. An image in a
plane mirror is formed where the light rays appear to have come from, but no rays actually
come from the image. It is a virtual image.
b i and ii Real: light rays actually strike light sensitive surfaces.

O
F I
F

Image is real, inverted, diminished and 17 cm from the lens.

6

O F I

Object is 12 cm from the lens and 3 cm high.

7
screen
O
F

f 5 17 cm
u 5 18 cm

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ne
n li
ctio
tru
cons
O

image is real, upright,

magnified (x5) and
20 cm from lens

1
9 a f= = 0.1m = 10 cm
P
1 1 1 1 1
= − = − = 0.058 ⇒ v = 17cm
v f u 10 24
Image is formed 17 cm from the lens and is real (since v is positive).

− v −17
b m= = = − 0.71
u 24
The image is diminished and inverted (since m is negative).
10 a Negative sign shows that image is inverted, so the lens must be converging.
v −v
b m=− ⇒ −2.4 = ⇒ v = 11 cm
u 4.5
1 1 1 1 1
c = + = + = 0.315 ⇒ f = 3.2cm
f v u 11 4.5
1 1 1 1 1
11 For first lens: = − = − ⇒ v = −9.8cm
v f u −16 25
For second lens: u = 9.8 + 14 = 23.8cm

1 1 1 1 1
= − = − ⇒ v = 24cm
v f u 12 23.8

9.8 −24
Overall magnification = m1 × m2 = × = −0.40
25 23.8
1
12 a angle ≈ = 0.04 rad (depends on individual circumstances)
25
1.4 × 106
b angle subtended by Sun = = 0.0093
1.5 × 108
0.04
M= ≈ 4.3
0.0093
13 a

O
ho qi
F

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θi ho
D
b Minfinity = = f =
θo ho f
D

1 1 1 1 1
14 a = − = − = 0.14 ⇒ u = 7.1cm from lens
u f v 10 −25

− v 25
b m= = = 3.5
u 7.1
D 25
c Mnp = +1 = + 1 = 3.5
f 10
15 a

The rays which pass through the outer areas of the lens are focused in a different place to
the central rays.
b Their surfaces have greater curvatures.
16 a
Blue

Red

A B

Because different colours are refracted by different amounts, if a screen is placed at A the
image will have red edges. If the screen is placed at B the image will have blue edges.
b The effect is called chromatic aberration.
17 a

O
I
F

b Image is 48 cm from mirror, inverted, real and magnified to a height of 6.0 cm.
18 Wing mirrors on a car. Diverging mirrors give a wider field of view than a plane mirror.
19 Parabolic reflecting surfaces can direct rays to a sharper focus.
20 Move the object closer to the lens.
21 a The drawing should be similar to Figure 15.23, but drawn according to the data in the
question, with the object placed just beyond the focal point of the objective.
b The drawing in (a) will not have produced a final image at the near point unless the object
was placed at the right place (about 3.5 cm from the objective). Under these circumstances
the linear magnification of the objective is about 6 and the angular magnification of the
eyepiece is 3.1, making an overall magnification of about 20.

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D 25
22 a Mnp = + 1 ⇒ 8.25 = + 1 ⇒ f = 3.4cm
f f
1 1 1 1 1
b image distance for objective = = − = − ⇒ v = 7.1cm
v f u 1.5 1.9
v 7.1
linear magnification of objective = = = 3.75
u 1.9
overall angular magnification = 3.75 × 8.25 = 31
23 a Images will be brighter and have better resolution.
b Greater lens aberrations.
−7
24 a linear separation = 1.22 × (5.5 × 10 )
1.5 1.0 × 10 −2
(taking average wavelength of the light used to be 5.5 × 10−7 m) ⇒ separation = 1.0 × 10 −4 cm
b Resolution will be limited by the quality of the lenses.
25 Because blue light has a smaller wavelength, the resolution should be improved, but any
coloured effects and contrast will be lost, and the image will be dimmer.
26 Greater resolution because light is not randomly scattered and refracted.
Greater sensitivity because light is not absorbed.
Can operate 24h/day.
Not limited by weather conditions.
27 a Similar to Figure 15.27.
fo 20
b M= = =4
fe 5
28 Advantages: greater resolution, more sensitive (receives more power from the same sources).
Disadvantages: more spherical aberration, more difficult to construct and support.
fo 90
29 M = ⇒ 50 = ⇒ fe = 1.8cm
fe fe

30 Less chromatic aberration; less spherical aberration; easier to construct larger objectives,
producing better resolution and brighter images
31 The scattering of light from the Sun by the atmosphere affects optical telescopes but not radio
telescopes. Radio waves are also unaffected by the weather.
⎛ 3.0 × 108 ⎞
⎜ 6⎟
1.22λ ⎝ 1666 × 10 ⎠
32 a Resolution = = 1.22 = 3.4 × 10 −3
b 64
1.22λ 1.22 × (5.5 × 10 −7 )
b = = 2.5 × 10 −5 rad
b (2.7 × 10 −2 )
The optical telescope’s resolution is over 100 times better.

33 a A = 27 × π × 12.52 = 1.3 × 10 4 m 2 for 27 dishes, compared to a single dish,

A = πr 2 = π × 652 = 1.3 × 10 4 m 2 . The two areas are similar (within 1%), so the claim seems
accurate.
λ 1.22 × 1.0
b Resolution ≈ 1.22 = ≈ 0.001rad, assuming λ = 1 m, and typical separation of
b 1000
extreme dishes is 1 km (although the spacing of the dishes can be varied and increased).

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Area of FAST π × 5002

34 = ≈ 2.7
Area of Arecibo π × 3052

This suggests that FAST is about 2.7 times more sensitive.

Resolution of FAST 1.22λ / bF b A

= = = 0.61
Resolution of Arecibo 1.22λ / b A bF

This suggests that FAST has a resolution about 1.6 × better. There are many other factors that
must be considered before a full answer to this question can be given.
35 If a pulse’s energy spreads over a longer time, the intensity (power/area) must decrease.
36 Sound is attenuated as it pass through, for example, a wall.
37 The changing current has a changing magnetic field around it. This passes through the second
wire and a changing emf is induced by electromagnetic induction.
n1 1 1.55 1
38 a i = = ⇒ sin c = = 0.645 ⇒ c = 40°
n2 sin c 1.0 1.55
1 1.55
ii = ⇒ sin c = 0.95 ⇒ c = 73°
sin c 1.48
b The air outside the fibre is replaced with glass of a refractive index greater than air but less
than the fibre. This increases the critical angle, so that all the rays which undergo repeated
internal reflection are nearly travelling parallel to the axis of the fibre. This reduces the
amount of waveguide dispersion.
acceptance
39 angle
optic fibre

d 1.0 × 10−5
40 a = ≈7
l 1.5 × 10−6
b Conditions for total internal reflection are more favourable.
c A ray model involves radiation travelling only in straight lines, but when the wavelength
becomes comparable to the dimensions of the fibre, diffraction will occur.

2.9979 × 108
41 For first wavelength, v1 = = 1.9244 × 108 m s−1
1.5578
2.9979 × 108
For second wavelength, v2 = = 1.9321 × 108 ms−1
1.5516
⇒ Δt = 2.1 × 10−9 s

42 Approximately 1300 nm or 1500 nm

⎛I⎞ ⎛ 0.1 ⎞
43 10 log ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ = 10 log ⎜ ⎟ = −10 dB
⎝ Io ⎠ ⎝ 1.0 ⎠
⎛I⎞ I
44 −0.5 = l 0 log ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ ⇒ = 0.89
⎝ I o⎠ I o
The output is 11% less than input.
⎛P ⎞
45 a −1.25 = 10 log ⎜ ⎟ ⇒ P1 = 15mW
⎝ 20 ⎠
⎛P⎞
b −1.25 = 10 log ⎜ ⎟ ⇒ P2 = 11mW
⎝ 15 ⎠

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c Repeated calculations will show that P5 = 4.7 mW

⎛ 4.7 ⎞
Att = 10 log ⎜ = −6.2dB
⎝ 20 ⎟⎠
⎛I⎞ I
46 Att = −1.5 = 10 log ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ ⇒ = 0.71
I
⎝ o⎠ I o

Intensity drops to 71% every km. After 2 km, intensity falls to 50%; after 3 km, intensity has
fallen to 36%; after 4 km, 25%; and after 5 km, 18%. So, regeneration needs to occur about
every 4.5 km.

hc 6.63 × 10−34 × 3.0 × 108

47 E = ⇒ 10 4 × 1.6 × 10−19 = ⇒ λ = 1.2 × 10−10 m
λ λ
48 They are usually distinguished only by their origin: gamma rays come from unstable nuclei,
while X-rays come from decelerated electrons.
49 Because bone contains elements which have higher proton numbers.
50 The mass attenuation coefficient is about ten times greater for bone.
⎛ 35 ⎞
51 10 log ⎜ = −4.6 dB
⎝ 100 ⎟⎠
52 a In equal distances, the same percentage of X-rays will be absorbed or scattered.
μ μ
b Mass attenuation coefficient = → 0.227 = ⇒ μ = 0.241cm −1
ρ 1.06
c Smaller wavelengths are more penetrating, so attenuation coefficients would be smaller.

53 I = I0 e−0.52×1.4
⎛ I⎞ I
ln ⎜ ⎟ = −0.728 → = 0.48 → I = 0.48I0
⎝ I0 ⎠ I0
0.693
54 a μ x 1 = ln 2 → μ = = 0.587cm −1
2
1.18
μ
b Massattenuation coefficient =
ρ
0.587
0.534 = ⇒ ρ = 1.10 g cm −3
ρ
c 0.1 = e −0.587x
ln 0.1 = −0.587 × x
−2.30
x= = 3.92cm
0.587
−1
55 μ = 1.02 × 0.18 = 0.184 cm
I
= e −0.184 × 0.22
I0
⎛ I⎞
ln ⎜ ⎟ = −0.0404
⎝ I 0⎠
I = 0.96 I0 Intensity reduced by 4%

56 For B: IB = I0 e−0.12 × 17
IB
⇒ = 0.13
Io
Intensity has fallen by 87%.
For A:

In flesh, I = I0 × e−0.12 × 9.3

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I
⇒ = 0.33
I0
In bone, I = I0 × e−0.62 × 2.4
I
= 0.23
I0

In flesh, I = 0.33 as before.

I0
Overall I A = 0.33 × 0.23 × 0.33 = 0.025 I . Intensity has fallen by 97.5%.
57 (1) Small source; (2) large patient–source distance; (3) small patient–detector distance; (4)
reduce movement of patient; (5) reduce low energy X-rays with a filter; (6) use sensors which
are very close together; (7) use collimating grid; (8) use intensifying screens; (9) enhance image
with software.
58 point source extended source

sharp shadow shadow with blurred edges

59 X-rays are waves and waves diffract, reducing resolution. However, because the wavelength
of the X-rays used is much smaller than the parts of the body that they are used to examine,
diffraction effects are not significant.
60 Ultrasound waves cannot pass effectively through the bone of the skull or into the air in the lungs.
61 They will refract when they change speed as they pass from one medium to another at any
angle of incidence which is less than 90°.
c 340
62 λ = = = 3.4 × 10−4 m in air
f 1.0 × 106
63 a Each pulse contains three waves
3 3
3T = = = 6 × 10−7 s
f 5 × 106
2 × 0.08
b Time to travel to/from organ = = 1.03 × 10 −4 s
1550
The time between pulses must be more than this, estimate 1.2 × 10−4 s.
1
f= −4
≈ 8 × 10 3 Hz
1.2 × 10
64 a Z = ρ c = 1.08 × 10 3 × 1600 = 1.73 × 106 kg m −2 s−1

b 5 × 1.73 × 106 ≈ 2.16 × 10 3 × c ⇒ c ≈ 4 × 10 3 m s−1

65 a
Ir
=
( Z 2 − Z1 )
2

=
(1.66 − 1.42 )
2

= 6.1 × 10 −3
I0
(Z 2 + Z1 ) (1.66 + 1.42)
2 2

Percentage reflected 100 × 6.1 × 10−3 = 0.61%

b The same, 0.61%
c No change
⎛ I⎞
66 a −0.54 = 10 log ⎜ ⎟ ⇒ I = 0.88Io
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Percentage scattered and absorbed = 12%

⎛ 0.76 ⎞
b Attenuation per cm (dB) = 10 log ⎜
−1
⎟ = −1.2 dBcm
⎝ 1.0 ⎠
67 a Resolution is proportional to λ/b (the smaller the better). Ultrasound wavelengths are much
greater than light wavelengths.
b Higher frequencies have smaller wavelengths and therefore diffract less.
68 Lower frequencies have less attenuation, so that they can penetrate deeper without losing too
much intensity.

Ir⎛Z − Z air ⎞
= ⎜ skin ≈ 1.0, which means that nearly all of the ultrasound is reflected at a
I0 ⎝ Z skin + Z air ⎟⎠
69 a

skin/air boundary.
b Similar to the acoustic impedance of the skin and the surface of the transducer
70 a Waves are more attenuated by travelling the extra distances.
b A much greater percentage of the waves is reflected off bone than the other reflecting
surfaces.

c i Z = ρc ⇒ 1.62 × 106 = 1050 c ⇒ c = 1.54 × 10 3 m

ii c =
2s
⇒s= =
(
ct 1540 × 2.8 × 10
−4
)
= 0.22cm
t 2 2
71 No ionizing radiation enters the body.
72 Assuming Larmor frequency is proportional to magnetic flux density and equals 4.3 × 107 Hz at
f 2.5
1 T (as given on page 107), 2.5 = ⇒ f2.5 = 1.1 × 108 Hz
f1.0 1.0
73 RF waves transmitted from the coils transfer energy by resonance to hydrogen atoms in the
patient; when the transmission stops the atoms ‘relax’ and re-emit the radiation, which can be
detected by the same coils.
74 Each gradient field is an adjustable magnetic field which varies continuously in strength with
position along a chosen axis of the patient. Using these fields, different planes or locations
within the patient can be given a different Larmor frequency.
75 An external oscillating source of energy (RF waves) is used to transfer energy to a system
(hydrogen atom) which oscillates at the same frequency.
76 RF waves can pass through the skull, but ultrasound waves cannot (most of their energy is
reflected).

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Questions to check understanding
1 Because they are relatively close to the Earth, so that their apparent position (compared to the
star background) changes.
2 Both are systems in equilibrium. Inward forces (gravity or tensile forces in the elastic) are
balanced by gas (and radiation) pressure outwards.

3.85 × 1026
3  9 × 10 37 (using data from page 111)
27 × 106 × 1.6 × 10 −19
4 Typically, stellar clusters contain a smaller number of stars, which have a common origin.
Galaxies contain stars, interstellar matter, dark matter and regions where new stars are being
born.
5 a i Comets are relatively small.

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ii Most of the orbit of a comet is a long way from Earth.

b, c Earth’s orbit

comet’s orbit

Sun

d Radiation from the Sun provides the energy needed to release gases, carrying with them
some dust. The solar radiation and ‘solar wind’ direct the material away from the Sun.
6 There are many reasons, but most assume that life elsewhere would require similar conditions
to life on Earth. Only planets may be solid, with suitable chemicals (including water),
atmospheres, temperatures and gravitational field strengths. The energy flux arriving at the
planet from its star also needs to be considered.

( rp )3 ( re )3⎛ T ⎞2 ⎛ r ⎞3
7 = ⇒ ⎜⎜ p ⎟⎟ = ⎜⎜ p ⎟⎟ = 1.25 × 10 5
2 2
(Tp ) (Te ) ⎝ Te ⎠ ⎝ re ⎠
T
⇒ p = 1.25 × 10 5 ⇒ Tp = 3.5 × 102 years
Te

8 a
A

Star B passes ‘in front of’ (eclipses) star A (or vice versa).
b The orbits and the observer need to be in the same plane.

9 × 1026 m
9 a ≈ 1011 ly
9.46 × 1015

12 × 1012
b ≈ 80Au
1.5 × 1011
2.4 × 1022
c ≈ 8 × 10 5 pc
15
3.26 × 9.46 × 10

10 a 1
= 4.5 pc
0.22

b ⇒ 4.5 × 3.26 × 9.46 × 1012 = 1.4 × 1014 km

11.4
11 a = 3.50 pc
3.26

b 1
= 0.286 arcseconds
3.50

c Yes, because 3.50 << 100 pc

6 × 1020
12 a
15
≈ 2 × 10 4 pc
3.26 × 9.46 × 10

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This estimate assumes (incorrectly) that the Sun is near the centre of the galaxy.
b Only a small percentage of the stars in the Milky Way are within the range of 100 pc,
beyond which stellar parallax is not measurable.
13 a L = σ AT 4 = 5.67 × 10 −8 × 4π × (8.8 × 1011 )2 × 3590 4 = 9.2 × 10 31 W

L 9.2 × 10 31
b b= = = 2.0 × 10 −7 Wm −2
4πd2 4π × (6.1 × 1018 )2

( )
14 L = σ AT 4 = σ 4πr2T 4 ⇒ 9.8 × 1027 = 5.67 × 10 −8 × 4π × r 2 × 9940 4 ⇒ r = 1.2 × 10 9 m
15 Some radiation may have been absorbed or scattered between the star and Earth. This would
reduce the apparent brightness, leading to an increased value for distance.

L 3.85 × 1026
16 b = ⇒ 1360 = ⇒ d = 1.5 × 1011 m
4 πd2 4 π d2

L 11 × 3.85 × 1026
17 b = = = 1.3 × 10−8 W
2 15 2
4 πd 4 π × (17 × 9.46 × 10 )
18 More radiation is emitted towards the longer wavelength end of the visible spectrum. The star
will appear slightly red to the human eye.

2.9 × 10−3
19 a λmax T = 2.9 × 10−3 ⇒ λmax = = 5.3 × 10−7 m
5500
b Green
cT 8
20 λmax T = f = 2.9 × 10−3 ⇒ 3.0 × 10 × T = 2.9 × 10−3 ⇒ T ≈ 2.9 × 10 3 K
max 3.0 × 1014
21 The coolest stars emit mostly longer wavelengths of visible light, so they will appear slightly
red. The hotter stars will emit mostly shorter wavelengths of visible light, so they will appear
slightly blue.
22 a i A continuous spectrum contains all possible wavelengths, without any gaps. A line
spectrum only contains certain specific wavelengths, which are usually displayed as lines.
ii An emission spectrum is produced by atoms moving to lower energy levels and emitting
specific wavelengths, which are usually displayed as coloured lines.
An absorption spectrum appears as black lines on a continuous spectrum. Each line
corresponds to a wavelength that has been absorbed, raising an atom to a higher energy level.
b The energy which was travelling towards Earth is absorbed, but then re-emitted in random
directions. A small part of this energy will still reach Earth.
23 a There is a greater rate of nuclear fusion because the larger gravitational forces have resulted
in greater particle speeds (temperatures) in the core.
b Higher surface temperature
3.5
Lx ⎛M ⎞ Mx
24 a =2=⎜ x⎟ ⇒ = 1.22
Ly ⎝ My ⎠ My
b Star X

Lu ⎛ M ⎞3.5 M
25 a = 1.48 = ⎜⎜ u ⎟⎟ ⇒ u = 1.12 ⇒ Mu = 2.2 × 10 30 kg
Ls ⎝ Ms ⎠ Ms
b The star is on the main sequence.
26 a Approximately 13 000 K
b Blue/white
c Approximately 0.005 × radius of Sun
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27 a
LB 3 × 106
≈ ≈ 4 × 1010
LD 8 × 10 −5
3.5
10
⎛ MB ⎞ MB
b 4 × 10 = ⎜ ⎟ ⇒ ≈ 1100
⎝ MD ⎠ MD
28 a Bottom right of figure
b The rate of nuclear fusion is relatively low because their low masses have resulted in smaller
gravitational forces, and particles which have lower speeds and lower temperatures.
29 A star of known luminosity, so that its distance from Earth can be determined from
measurement of its apparent brightness. The distance calculated can be taken as representative
of the whole galaxy.
30 There is an approximately linear relationship between the logarithm of the luminosity and the
logarithm of the period.

31 a L ≈ 2500 × 3.85 × 1026 ≈ 1 × 10 30 W

L 1 × 10 30
b b= ⇒ 2.2 × 10 −6 = ⇒ d = 1.9 × 1017 m or d ≈ 6 pc
4πd2 4πd2
32 The luminosity–period relationship summarizes general behaviour of cepheids. Any particular
cepheid may vary from this pattern. The equation linking L and b assumes that there is
insignificant absorption of radiation in interstellar space. For distant stars this may not be true.
33 a After a long time the percentage of hydrogen in the core reduces to the point where the
rate of fusion is not great enough to resist the inwards gravitational forces.
b The particles gain kinetic energy as the core collapses and this raises the temperature high
enough to start further rapid fusion outside the core, causing the star to become much more
luminous and expand.
34 Lrg = 3000 Lms and Arg = 1502 × Ams

σ A rg Trg4 = 3000 × σ A ms Tms

4
⇒ Trg = 3400 K
35 a After finishing their lifetime as giant stars, the smaller red giants will become white dwarfs,
while the larger red supergiants will become neutron stars or black holes.
b Their lives as giant stars will end when all nuclear fusion stops.
36 a White dwarf stars are stable because electron degeneracy pressure opposes gravitational
collapse, but this is only possible up to a certain mass.
b This mass is known as the Chandrasekhar limit.
37 A small star composed of tightly packed neutrons. Formed following the supernova of a small
red supergiant.
38 After a supernova, the core remaining may resist collapse because of neutron degeneracy
pressure. But if the mass is greater than the Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit, the degeneracy
pressure is not great enough and the star will collapse to form a black hole.
39 a (5.38 + 0.11) × 10−7 = 5.49 × 10−7 m
Δλ 0.11
b z= = = 0.020 (0.0204)
λ0 5.38
c v = zc = 0.0204 × 3.0 × 108 = 6.2 × 106 m s−1

v 5.3 × 106
40 a z= = = 0.018 (0.0177)
c 3.0 × 108
Δλ
b = 0.0177 ⇒ Δλ = 7.7 nm, so that the emitted wavelength was 442 − 7.7 = 434 nm
(442 − Δλ )
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41 a As space expands, so too do the wavelengths of radiation. Between the time it was emitted
and the time it was received, a wavelength increases. If the radiation is visible light, this
means its wavelength moves towards the red end of the spectrum.
b Doppler effects detected on Earth involve relative motion between a source of waves and a
receiver, not the expansion of space.
42 recession
of galaxy
rotation
of galaxy

velocity
of star

At this time the star, which is rotating within its galaxy, is moving more quickly towards
Earth than its galaxy is receding away from Earth due to the expansion of space.
43 a The radiation from almost all galaxies is redshifted. This indicates they are moving apart
from each other (the space between them is expanding).
b The radiation received from the more distant galaxies has greater redshifts. This leads to
the conclusion that the recession speed of a galaxy is proportional to its distance away.
Going backward in time, this suggests that galaxies must have begun moving at the same
place and time.

44 v = H0 d ⇒ 6.2 × 10 3 = 73 × d ⇒ d = 84 mpc
73 × 1000
45
6 15
= 2.4 × 10 −18 s−1
(3.26 × 10 )(9.46 × 10 )
46 (1) The value of H0 is not known with certainty. (2) The calculation assumes a constant rate of
expansion.

47 H 0 =
1
=
1
T (13.8 × 10 ) × (3.15 × 107 )
9 (
⇒ 2.30 × 10 −18 s−1 or 70 kms−1 mpc −1 )
−3 −4
48 λmax T = 2.9 × 10 ⇒ λmax = 5.8 × 10 m
49 It was conclusive evidence for the Big Bang theory
0.42
50 a (7.29 − 6.87) × 10 −7 = 0.42 × 10 −7 m; z = = 0.0611
6.87
R
b 0.0611 = − 1 ⇒ R 0 = 0.94
R0
R R
51 a z= −1 ⇒ = 6.1 + 1 = 7.1
R0 R0
with R = 1, R0 = 0.14

b 0.14 × 4.4 × 1026 = 6.2 × 1025 m

v H d 73 × 500
52 a z = and v = H 0 d ⇒ z = 0 = = 0.12
c c 3 × 10 5
R
b 0.12 = − 1 → R 0 = 0.89
R0
53 The expansion of the universe is opposed by gravitational forces. The size of these forces
depends on the masses involved.
54 Astronomers are able to calculate the distances to these supernovae, and the distances were
greater than predicted by the theories at the time (involving only gravitational forces).
55 a The rate of expansion of the universe is increasing.

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b Gravity is an attractive force. It cannot explain an acceleration away from mass. There
must be something throughout space exerting a ‘negative pressure’.
56 Particles collide with a given area more frequently and with greater velocities.
57 Star formation occurs when gravitational potential energy is greater than kinetic energy. The
same number of particles have less kinetic energy at lower temperatures.

( )
58 pV = nRT ⇒ 1.0 × 10 5 × 1.0 = n × 8.3 × 300 ⇒ n ≈ 40

No. of molecules ≈ 40 × 6 × 1023 ≈ 2 × 1025

M1 n2 10 9
59 = = = 0.032
M2 n1 1012
60 More massive stars have greater gravitational forces, resulting in greater particle speeds. This
increases the rate of fusion, which has a much greater effect on the star’s lifetime than the
increase in mass.

Tx ⎛ M ⎞ 2.5
61 = ⎜⎜ s ⎟⎟ ⇒ Tx = 3.2 × 1012 years
Ts ⎝ M x ⎠

62 a Equation as above, M x = 40 × mass of Sun

b A star which has about 40 × the mass of the Sun will have a radius of about 3 40 × greater
than the Sun (if we assume for simplicity that they have similar densities). Many stars on
the HR diagram fit this description, but calculations show that the star’s luminosity is of
the order of 10 5 × greater than the Sun’s luminosity. Stars of this luminosity and radius are
blue-white and have surface temperatures greater than 10 000 K.
63 The fusion of hydrogen into helium

64 a ΔE = Δmc2 ⇒ 3.4 × 1026 × 3.15 × 107 = Δm × (3.0 × 108 )2

Δm = 1.2 × 1017 kg
3.4 × 1026
b Number of fusions to helium = = 7.9 × 10 37
27 × 106 × 1.6 × 10 −19
65 a Greater gravitational forces accelerate particles to higher speeds.
b These stars do not have temperatures high enough to produce the necessary particle energy
for the fusion of more massive nuclei.
66 a 16
+ 24 He ⇒ 10
20
Ne + γ
8 O
b The average binding energy per nucleon of neon is greater than oxygen and helium.
67 Because the average binding energy per nucleon would decrease, requiring a large energy input
(rather than emission).
68 During slow neutron capture, a nucleus has time to decay before further capture occurs. In
rapid neutron capture, there is time for several neutrons to be captured before decay occurs.

69 71 1
31 Ga + 0 n → 72
31 Ga ( + γ ) → 7232 Ge + −01e + v
70 a Capture of five neutrons followed by beta negative decay.
b To increase density (flux) of neutrons.
c In supernovae
71 a The collapsed core of a red giant.
b If it can attract sufficient mass from another star (in a binary system) to take its mass over
the Chandrasekhar limit.
72 Because they are all supernovae created in the same way from equal masses.
73 An explosion resulting from the extremely high temperatures that are produced when the core
of a red supergiant collapses (after nuclear fusion has ended).

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L 1010 × 3.8 × 1026

74 b = = = 1.3 × 10 −15 W
4πd 2 4π ⎡(500 × 10 ) × 3.26 × (9.46 × 10 ) ⎤
6 15
2

⎣ ⎦

1 × 1010
75 a ≈3
3 × 10 9
b 200 days
76 a There are more stars seen in the direction towards the centre of the Milky Way.
b No, because the homogeneity is judged on a much larger scale than our galaxy.
77 a Homogeneity
Scale of homogeneity 108
b = ly ≈ 1
diameterof observable universe 9.2 × 1010 1000
Each homogeneous part occupies about 1 × 10−7 % of the volume of the universe.
78 In whichever direction we look, we make the same observations (on the large scale), and these
are explained by the known laws of physics. Such observations are made on galaxies enormous
distances away and using radiation emitted billions of years ago.
79 If we lived in a universe with an observable ‘edge’, the view towards the edge would be different
than towards the centre, even if it was homogeneous.
80 a No part of the universe is contracting.
b Their cosmological redshifts will be less (than for distant stars), so that the magnitude of
their Doppler blueshifts minus cosmological redshifts could be greater.

mv2 GMm M
81 a Centripetal force = gravitational force ⇒ = 2 ⇒ v= G
r r r
where M is mass within radius r.
4 2
Substituting M = π r ρ leads to the equation quoted in the question.
3
b The density of the galaxy is not constant, but decreases significantly with large values of r.
v v
82 a z ≈ ⇒ 3.8 × 10 −4 ≈ ⇒ v ≈ 1.14 × 10 5 m s−1 = 1.1 × 10 5 ms−1 to two significant figures
c 3.0 × 108
4 × π × 6.67 × 10−11 × ρ
b v=
4 πG ρ
3
.r ⇒ 1.14 × 10 5 =
3
(
× 510 × 9.46 × 1015 )
⇒ ρ ≈ 2 × 10 −18 kg m −3

m 2.2 × 10 42
83 a ρ= ≈ ≈ 4 × 10−21 kg m −3
V 4
π(5 × 1020 )3
3

b v=
4πGρ
3
( )
.r ≈ 4π × 6.67 × 10 −11 × 4 × 10 −20 × 5 × 1019 ≈ 3 × 10 5 m s−1

84 WIMPs are undiscovered small particles. MACHOs are small stars or planets that have not
been observed because they are not luminous.
85 Because the rotational speeds of stars a long way from the centre of a galaxy have values
which are much greater than predicted from calculations involving the known mass of the
galaxy.
86 a A flat universe will continue to expand but contains just the right amount of mass that the
expansion will stop after infinite time. The density of the universe required to achieve this
is called the ‘critical density’.

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b i Under this condition, the universe will continue to expand for ever. The expansion
rate will reduce, but never go to zero.
ii Under this condition, the universe’s expansion will reduce to zero, after which it will
then contract. See Figure 16.39.
87 a Consider Figure 16.38. A mass m moving away from a universe of mass M and average
⎛ 1 2⎞
density ρc with a speed v will eventually lose all its kinetic energy ⎜ mv ⎟ as it is converted
GMm ⎝2 ⎠
to gravitational potential energy after infinite time.
r
1 m
m v2 = G M
2 r
4 3 1 4 πr 3 1 4
But v = Hr and M = π r ρc ⇒ (Hr )2 = G ρc ⇒ H 2 = G πρc
3 2 3 r 2 3
3 H2
Rearranging gives ρc =
8 πG

(73 × 10 )
2
3
3
b ρc = × = 1.0 × 10−26 kg m −3
(10 × 3.26 × 9.46 × 10 ) × π × 6.67 × 10
8 2
6 15 −11

1.0 × 10 −26
Number of particles/ m3 = ≈6
1.7 × 10 −27
c Assume mass of particle ≈ mass of hydrogen atom ≈ mass of proton
88 It will increase in proportion.
89 The known amount of mass in the universe (including dark matter) predicts a flat universe. It
cannot explain the confirmed observation that the universe is ‘accelerating’ (rate of expansion
is increasing).
Dark energy (not matter) was introduced as a concept to provide a ‘negative pressure’ forcing
the acceleration.

90 T ∝ 1 , RT = constant
R
a If the universe were to keep expanding at approximately the same rate, after 14 billion years
R → 2 so that T will halve, reducing to about 1.4 K.
b After 7 billion years, R → 1.5, so that T → 1.8 K.
(To include acceleration in these calculations will result in slightly larger Rs and lower Ts.)
91 Different temperatures
0.04
92 0.04% of 2.725K = × 2.725 = 1.1 × 10−3 K
100
93 This radiation was emitted a relatively short time after the Big Bang (4 × 105 years).

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