Two boxes sit side by side on a smooth horizontal surface. The lighter box 5.2 kg, the heavier box has a mass of 7.4kg (a) find

Answer:

Explanation:

The wavelength of sound can be calculated using the formula: wavelength = velocity / frequency.

Thus, it becomes:

λ = 340 / 170

λ = 2 m.

When the person stands ideally in the center between the speakers, the sound waves reaching him are perfectly aligned (no path difference), resulting in maximum sound intensity.

As he moves closer to one of the speakers, his proximity to that speaker increases while the distance to the other speaker decreases, creating a path difference in the sound waves reaching his ears.

If he walks 0.5 m toward one speaker, the created path difference becomes:

0.5 x 2 = 1 m.

This path difference equals λ / 2, leading to destructive interference, resulting in minimal sound being audible.

As he continues walking a full 1 m, the created path difference totals 2 m.

This corresponds to a path difference of λ, causing constructive interference and maximum sound perception.

Finally, if he moves an additional 1.5 m, the resulting path difference increases to 3 m.

Thus, we arrive at a path difference of 3 λ / 2, producing destructive interference once more, leading to minimum sound being perceived again.

In summary, the man begins at a maximum intensity point, moves to minimum intensity, then back to a maximum, and ultimately ends at another minimum sound intensity position.

Answer:

a. Angle= 28.82°

b. Approved. Although he might feel cold, he should be able to cross.

Explanation:

Velocity Vector

Velocity is a measure of how quickly something is moving in a specific direction. It is represented as a vector that has both magnitude and direction. If an object can only move in one direction, then speed can serve as the scalar equivalent of that velocity (only focusing on magnitude).

a.

The explorer aims to swim across a river to reach his campsite, as depicted in the image below. The river's velocity is vr and the explorer's swimming speed in still water is ve. If he were to swim straight towards the campsite, he would end up downstream due to the river's current. Therefore, he must swim at an angle that allows him to overcome the current while still moving towards his goal. This angle relative to the shore is what we need to determine. The explorer's speed can be broken down into its horizontal (vx) and vertical (vy) components. In order to counteract the river's flow:

We can calculate the vertical component of the explorer's swimming speed as

Thus

Finding the value of

Then the angle is given by

b.

The component of the explorer's velocity that goes horizontally is

This represents the actual velocity directed towards the campsite

Considering that

To find t

Calculating the duration for the explorer to cross the river

As this time is under the hypothermia threshold (300 seconds), the conclusion is

Approved. Although he will feel cold, he should manage to cross successfully.