Awooden block has a mass of 20.0 kg and a specific heat of 1700 j/kg °c. find the change in thermal energy of the block as it warms from 15.0°c to 25.0°c.

How would you place two electrons on a sphere of radius r so that the electrostatic potential energy is minimized. how would you place three electrons to solve the same problem.

The ultracentrifuge is an important tool for separating and analyzing proteins. because of the enormous centripetal accelerations, the centrifuge must be carefully balanced, with each sample matched by a sample of identical mass on the opposite side. any difference in the masses of opposing samples creates a net force on the shaft of the rotor, potentially leading to a catastrophic failure of the apparatus. suppose a scientist makes a slight error in sample preparation and one sample has a mass 10 mg larger than the opposing sample. if the samples are 12 cm from the axis of the rotor and the ultracentrifuge spins at 70,000 rpm, what is the magnitude of the net force on the rotor due to the unbalanced samples? ( be thorough on your answer)

Select for each of the following statements whether it is correct or incorrect. (a) in an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas. (b) the temperature remains constant. (b) the pressure remains constant. (c) there is work done by the gas. (d) there is heat added to the gas. (e) the change in internal energy equals zero.