In single-slit diffraction, what is sin(?/2) when ? = 0?

Classical Mechanics 0
For a steel ball bearing (diameter 2 mm and density 7.8 g/cm3) dropped in glycerin (density 1.3 g/cm3 and viscosity 12 Ns/m2 at STP), the dominant drag force is the linear drag given by (2.82) of Problem 2.2. (a) Find the characteristic time t and the terminal speed vt. [In finding the latter, you sh

Myers' Psychology for AP 2
Marisol is planning a ski trip for spring break. Define absolute threshold and difference threshold, and explain how each one might play a role in her perception of the winter weather she will experience.

Chemistry 7
In each of the following groups of substances, pick the one that has the given property. Justify your answer. a. highest boiling point: HBr, Kr, or Cl2 b. highest freezing point: H2O, NaCl, or HF c. lowest vapor pressure at C: Cl2, Br2, or I2 d. lowest freezing point: N2, CO, or CO2 e. lowest boiling

Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step Approach 8th ed. 8
For each conjecture, state the null and alternative hypotheses. a. The average age of community college students is 24.6 years. H0: m _ 24.6 and H1: m _ 24.6 b. The average income of accountants is $51,497. H0: m _ $51,497 and H1: m _ $51,497 c. The average age of attorneys is greater than 25.4 years

Biology: The Dynamics of Life 1
Why are most fossils found in sedimentary rocks?

Human Anatomy & Physiology 9
Define hypersensitivity. List three types of hypersensitivity reactions. For each, note whether antibodies or T cells are involved and provide two examples.

Principles of Economics 9
According to the efficient markets hypothesis, a. excessive diversification can reduce an investors expected portfolio returns. b. changes in stock prices are impossible to predict from public information. c. actively managed mutual funds should generate higher returns than index funds. d. the stock

Biochemistry 9
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin \(\mathrm{B}_{1}\) (thiamine) in the diet. Thiamine is the precursor of thiamine pyrophosphate. In view of what you have learned in this chapter, why is it not surprising that alcoholics tend to develop this disease?