A metallic sphere has a charge of +4.0 nC. A negatively charged rod has a charge of -6.0 nC. When the rod touches the sphere, 8.2 x 109 electrons are transferred. What are the charges of the sphere and the rod now? [Sphere = 2.688 nC and Rod=-4.688 nC]

According to an observer on earth, planet x is stationary. maria and samir depart earth on their spaceships at the same time, each flying at 0.5c. maria flies toward planet x and samir flies in the opposite direction. according to maria, her voyage to planet x takes 9 years. how many years does maria's voyage take according to samir?

Determine the moment of the force f about an axis extending between a and c. express the result as a cartesian vector. a is at the origin, c is at (4,3,0) and f = (4i + 12j -3k) lb coming out of b (4,3,-2).

Suppose two stars are located in region a of the h-r diagram shown in the figure below. star c appears much dimmer than star y as seen from earth. which star can be inferred to be nearer to earth and how do you know?