5. One electrical appliance operates with a voltage of 120 V, while another operates with 240 V. Based on this information alone

B. The charge on A is -q; B has no charge. Given that a positive charge is situated at the center of an uncharged metallic sphere which is insulated and disconnected from the ground, a negative charge (-q) will appear on the inner surface A of the sphere. Should the exterior surface B be grounded, it will become neutral, resulting in no charge remaining on surface B.

Answer:

20 cm

Explanation:

The electric potential energy U is calculated with the formula U = kq₁q₂/r, where q₁ = 5 nC (5 × 10⁻⁹ C) and q₂ = -2 nC (-2 × 10⁻⁹ C) and r is determined as √(x - 2)² + (0 - 0)² + (0 - 0)² = x - 2. This leads to U = -0.5 µJ (-0.5 × 10⁻⁶ J), where k = 9 × 10⁹ Nm²/C².

Thus, solving for r gives us r = kq₁q₂/U

which leads to x - 2 = kq₁q₂/U

Then, rearranging gives x = 0.02 + kq₁q₂/U m

So, x = 0.02 + 9 × 10⁹ Nm²/C² × 5 × 10⁻⁹ C × -2 × 10⁻⁹ C/-0.5 × 10⁻⁶ J

Resulting in x = 0.02 - 90 × 10⁻⁹ Nm²/-0.5 × 10⁻⁶ J

This simplifies to x = 0.02 + 0.18 = 0.2 m, or 20 cm

B. red................

In the study of physics, Hooke's law can be expressed as:

F = kx

This law indicates that the spring force F is proportional to the extension x, with k being the spring constant.

In experiments, this is often examined using the setup illustrated in the included figure. The spring is tested, and a known weight is applied underneath it. This weight exerts a gravitational pull, essentially its weight, on the spring. While the spring elongates, the displacement can be measured using a ruler.

Several potential errors can arise during this experiment. Firstly, the person's measurement reading may be faulty. Digital scales offer greater accuracy as they reduce human error, while ruler readings can be subjective, especially if not viewed at eye level. Additionally, the object's weight may be inaccurately measured if the scale is untrustworthy. Lastly, the measuring equipment may not be correctly calibrated.