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Author: Hewitt
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Chapter 29, Problem 36A
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To Explain: The way apparent levitation in midair could be accomplished.
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Answer to Problem 36A
Person PH accomplishes apparent levitation in midair because only the right leg is lifted while PH stands on his left leg behind the mirror.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction: Angle of reflection is equals to angle of incidence. Also, the law of reflection applies to both, totally reflected waves and partially reflected.
Explanation: The action of rising in the air (apparent defiance of gravity) is known as levitation. Person PH boosts class interest by this zany demonstration of standing astride a large mirror as the person lifts the right leg while the unseen left leg provides support behind the mirror.
Conclusion: Levitation is different from flying.
Chapter 29 Solutions
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS-W/PRACTICING PHYSICS
Ch. 29 - What becomes of a waves energy when the wave is...Ch. 29 - Why do smooth metal surfaces make good mirrors?Ch. 29 - Prob. 3ACh. 29 - Prob. 4ACh. 29 - Prob. 5ACh. 29 - When you view your image in a plane mirror, how...Ch. 29 - In what way does the law of reflection hold for...Ch. 29 - Prob. 8ACh. 29 - What is meant by the idea that a surface may be...Ch. 29 - Distinguish between an echo and a reverberation.
Ch. 29 - Prob. 11ACh. 29 - Distinguish between reflection and refraction.Ch. 29 - When a wave crosses a surface at an angle from one...Ch. 29 - What is the orientation of a ray in relation to...Ch. 29 - Give an example where refraction is abrupt, and...Ch. 29 - Prob. 16ACh. 29 - Prob. 17ACh. 29 - If you can see the face of a friend who is...Ch. 29 - Prob. 19ACh. 29 - Prob. 20ACh. 29 - Is daytime a bit longer or is it a bit shorter...Ch. 29 - As light passes through a transparent medium, it...Ch. 29 - Why does blue light refract at greater angles than...Ch. 29 - Prob. 24ACh. 29 - Prob. 25ACh. 29 - Prob. 26ACh. 29 - Prob. 27ACh. 29 - Wheels from a toy cart are rolled from a concrete...Ch. 29 - Identical rays of light enter three transparent...Ch. 29 - Prob. 30ACh. 29 - On a steamy mirror, wipe an area just large enough...Ch. 29 - Suppose that a mirror and three lettered cards are...Ch. 29 - Prob. 33ACh. 29 - Prob. 34ACh. 29 - Prob. 35ACh. 29 - Prob. 36ACh. 29 - Why is an echo weaker than the original sound?Ch. 29 - Suppose you are standing downwind from a barking...Ch. 29 - Does the reflection of a scene in calm water look...Ch. 29 - If you were spearing a fish with a spear, would...Ch. 29 - The photo below shows two identical cola bottles,...Ch. 29 - How do the different speeds of light in thin air...Ch. 29 - Very short pulses of red light and blue light...Ch. 29 - Prob. 44ACh. 29 - Prob. 45ACh. 29 - Prob. 46ACh. 29 - Prob. 47ACh. 29 - When light strikes glass perpendicularly, about 4%...Ch. 29 - Suppose you walk toward a mirror at 1 m/s. How...Ch. 29 - A radio wave sent into space strikes an asteroid...Ch. 29 - A spider hangs by a strand of silk at eye level 20...Ch. 29 - Prob. 52ACh. 29 - Stand in front of a mirror and put two pieces of...Ch. 29 - What effect does your distance from the mirror...Ch. 29 - Prob. 55A
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