P114-Morning –2011

Extra Credit #2

Due July 29, 2011

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-Only members with their names on this cover sheet will receive credits.

-Collaborations between team members are encouraged; however one or two authors will be responsible for one problem and may be asked to explain it.

-The authors should present the solution on a blank sheet with their names on it. Submissions from a same team should be stapled together

-Solutions should include “self-explained” diagrams/sketches, with minimal wording. Neat presentation will count toward the problem grading.

 

 

1.-  Conductivity of solutions: in the experiment shown below, which solution would give the brightest light? Order them from brightest to dimmest: tap water, distill water, water with dissolved sugar, water with dissolved salt, water with vinegar. Include a detailed explanation using the terminologies we have introduced related to electricity.

 

 

2.-   Electron momentum: Electrons have mass, describe an experiment that would visually confirm that electrons in motion can transfer momentum to physical objects such as a wheel with paddles.

 

3.-  Gauss Law: explain how one can be safe to lightning by staying inside a car