
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781337553292
Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 8, Problem 19P
To determine
To determine: The order of magnitude of the power a car engine contributes to speeding the car up to highway speed.
Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
No chatgpt pls will upvote instant
Kirchoff's Laws. A circuit contains 3 known resistors, 2 known batteries, and 3 unknown currents as shown.
Assume the current flows through the circuit as shown (this is our initial guess, the actual currents may be
reverse). Use the sign convention that a potential drop is negative and a potential gain is positive.
E₂ = 8V
R₁₁ = 50
R₂ = 80
b
с
w
11
www
12
13
E₁ = 6V
R3 = 20
a) Apply Kirchoff's Loop Rule around loop abefa in the clockwise direction starting at point a. (2 pt).
b) Apply Kirchoff's Loop Rule around loop bcdeb in the clockwise direction starting at point b. (2 pt).
c) Apply Kirchoff's Junction Rule at junction b (1 pt).
d) Solve the above 3 equations for the unknown currents I1, 12, and 13 and specify the direction of the current
around each loop. (5 pts)
I1 =
A
12 =
A
13 =
A
Direction of current around loop abef
Direction of current around loop bcde
(CW or CCW)
(CW or CCW)
No chatgpt pls will upvote
Chapter 8 Solutions
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
Ch. 8.1 - Consider a block sliding over a horizontal surface...Ch. 8.2 - A rock of mass m is dropped to the ground from a...Ch. 8.2 - Three identical balls are thrown from the top of a...Ch. 8.3 - You are traveling along a freeway at 65 mi/h. Your...Ch. 8 - Prob. 1PCh. 8 - A 20.0-kg cannonball is fired from a cannon with...Ch. 8 - A block of mass m = 5.00 kg is released from point...Ch. 8 - At 11:00 a.m, on September 7, 2001, more than one...Ch. 8 - A light, rigid rod is 77.0 cm long. Its top end is...Ch. 8 - Prob. 6P
Ch. 8 - A crate of mass 10.0 kg is pulled up a rough...Ch. 8 - A 40.0-kg box initially at rest is pushed 5.00 m...Ch. 8 - Prob. 9PCh. 8 - As shown in Figure P8.10, a green bead of mass 25...Ch. 8 - At time ti, the kinetic energy of a particle is...Ch. 8 - A 1.50-kg object is held 1.20 m above a relaxed...Ch. 8 - Prob. 13PCh. 8 - An 80.0-kg skydiver jumps out of a balloon at an...Ch. 8 - You have spent a long day skiing and are tired....Ch. 8 - The electric motor of a model train accelerates...Ch. 8 - An energy-efficient lightbulb, taking in 28.0 W of...Ch. 8 - An older-model car accelerates from 0 to speed v...Ch. 8 - Prob. 19PCh. 8 - There is a 5K event coming up in your town. While...Ch. 8 - Prob. 21PCh. 8 - Energy is conventionally measured in Calories as...Ch. 8 - A block of mass m = 200 g is released from rest at...Ch. 8 - Prob. 24APCh. 8 - Prob. 25APCh. 8 - Review. As shown in Figure P8.26, a light string...Ch. 8 - Consider the blockspringsurface system in part (B)...Ch. 8 - Why is the following situation impossible? A...Ch. 8 - Jonathan is riding a bicycle and encounters a hill...Ch. 8 - Jonathan is riding a bicycle and encounters a hill...Ch. 8 - As the driver steps on the gas pedal, a car of...Ch. 8 - As it plows a parking lot, a snowplow pushes an...Ch. 8 - Prob. 33APCh. 8 - Prob. 34APCh. 8 - A horizontal spring attached to a wall has a force...Ch. 8 - Prob. 36APCh. 8 - Prob. 37APCh. 8 - Review. Why is the following situation impossible?...Ch. 8 - Prob. 39APCh. 8 - A pendulum, comprising a light string of length L...Ch. 8 - Prob. 41APCh. 8 - Prob. 42APCh. 8 - Prob. 43APCh. 8 - Starting from rest, a 64.0-kg person bungee jumps...Ch. 8 - Prob. 45CPCh. 8 - A uniform chain of length 8.00 m initially lies...Ch. 8 - Prob. 47CP
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- 4.) The diagram shows the electric field lines of a positively charged conducting sphere of radius R and charge Q. A B Points A and B are located on the same field line. A proton is placed at A and released from rest. The magnitude of the work done by the electric field in moving the proton from A to B is 1.7×10-16 J. Point A is at a distance of 5.0×10-2m from the centre of the sphere. Point B is at a distance of 1.0×10-1 m from the centre of the sphere. (a) Explain why the electric potential decreases from A to B. [2] (b) Draw, on the axes, the variation of electric potential V with distance r from the centre of the sphere. R [2] (c(i)) Calculate the electric potential difference between points A and B. [1] (c(ii)) Determine the charge Q of the sphere. [2] (d) The concept of potential is also used in the context of gravitational fields. Suggest why scientists developed a common terminology to describe different types of fields. [1]arrow_forward3.) The graph shows how current I varies with potential difference V across a component X. 904 80- 70- 60- 50- I/MA 40- 30- 20- 10- 0+ 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 VIV Component X and a cell of negligible internal resistance are placed in a circuit. A variable resistor R is connected in series with component X. The ammeter reads 20mA. 4.0V 4.0V Component X and the cell are now placed in a potential divider circuit. (a) Outline why component X is considered non-ohmic. [1] (b(i)) Determine the resistance of the variable resistor. [3] (b(ii)) Calculate the power dissipated in the circuit. [1] (c(i)) State the range of current that the ammeter can measure as the slider S of the potential divider is moved from Q to P. [1] (c(ii)) Describe, by reference to your answer for (c)(i), the advantage of the potential divider arrangement over the arrangement in (b).arrow_forward1.) Two long parallel current-carrying wires P and Q are separated by 0.10 m. The current in wire P is 5.0 A. The magnetic force on a length of 0.50 m of wire P due to the current in wire Q is 2.0 × 10-s N. (a) State and explain the magnitude of the force on a length of 0.50 m of wire Q due to the current in P. [2] (b) Calculate the current in wire Q. [2] (c) Another current-carrying wire R is placed parallel to wires P and Q and halfway between them as shown. wire P wire R wire Q 0.05 m 0.05 m The net magnetic force on wire Q is now zero. (c.i) State the direction of the current in R, relative to the current in P.[1] (c.ii) Deduce the current in R. [2]arrow_forward
- 2.) A 50.0 resistor is connected to a cell of emf 3.00 V. The voltmeter and the ammeter in the circuit are ideal. V A 50.00 (a) The current in the ammeter is 59.0 mA. Calculate the internal resistance of the cell. The circuit is changed by connecting another resistor R in parallel to the 50.0 resistor. V A 50.00 R (b) Explain the effect of this change on R is made of a resistive wire of uniform cross-sectional area 3.1 × 10-8 m², resistivity 4.9 × 10-70m and length L. The resistance of R is given by the equation R = KL where k is a constant. (b.i) the reading of the ammeter. [2] (b.ii) the reading of the voltmeter. [2] (c) Calculate k. State an appropriate unit for your answer. [3] [2]arrow_forwardNo chatgpt pls will upvotearrow_forwardNo chatgpt pls will upvotearrow_forward
- A rod 12.0 cm long is uniformly charged and has a total charge of -20.0 μc. Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field along the axis of the rod at a point 32.0 cm from its center. 361000 ☑ magnitude What is the general expression for the electric field along the axis of a uniform rod? N/C direction toward the rodarrow_forwardA certain brand of freezer is advertised to use 730 kW h of energy per year. Part A Assuming the freezer operates for 5 hours each day, how much power does it require while operating? Express your answer in watts. ΜΕ ΑΣΦ ? P Submit Request Answer Part B W If the freezer keeps its interior at a temperature of -6.0° C in a 20.0° C room, what is its theoretical maximum performance coefficient? Enter your answer numerically. K = ΜΕ ΑΣΦ Submit Request Answer Part C What is the theoretical maximum amount of ice this freezer could make in an hour, starting with water at 20.0°C? Express your answer in kilograms. m = Ο ΑΣΦ kgarrow_forwardDescribe the development of rational choice theory in sociology. Please includearrow_forward
- A-E pleasearrow_forwardA 11.8 L gas tank containing 3.90 moles of ideal He gas at 26.0°C is placed inside a completely evacuated insulated bell jar of volume 39.0 L .A small hole in the tank allows the He to leak out into the jar until the gas reaches a final equilibrium state with no more leakage. Part A What is the change in entropy of this system due to the leaking of the gas? ■ ΜΕ ΑΣΦ AS = ? J/K Submit Request Answer Part B Is the process reversible or irreversible?arrow_forwardA-E pleasearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student...PhysicsISBN:9780078807213Author:Paul W. ZitzewitzPublisher:Glencoe/McGraw-HillPrinciples of Physics: A Calculus-Based TextPhysicsISBN:9781133104261Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningPhysics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations...PhysicsISBN:9781133939146Author:Katz, Debora M.Publisher:Cengage Learning
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781938168000Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger HinrichsPublisher:OpenStax CollegeAn Introduction to Physical SciencePhysicsISBN:9781305079137Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar TorresPublisher:Cengage Learning

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student...
Physics
ISBN:9780078807213
Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:9781133104261
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations...
Physics
ISBN:9781133939146
Author:Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:Cengage Learning

College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781938168000
Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
Publisher:OpenStax College


An Introduction to Physical Science
Physics
ISBN:9781305079137
Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Mechanical work done (GCSE Physics); Author: Dr de Bruin's Classroom;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapgRhYDMvw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY