Explain why a diverging lens is used to correct nearsightedness (difficulty seeing objects far away).

Light waves with a wavelength of 800 nm would be in which part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

What would happen if earth's axis of rotation were not tilted but instead were perfectly perpendicular to the plane of its orbit around the sun?

Which of the following particles has a positive charge? proton neutron electron

Do objects tend to stay moving because of a force called Interia

The electric field near the earth's surface has magnitude of about 150n/c. what is the acceleration experienced by an electron near the surface of the earth? express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Which planet, when viewed through a telescope, appears as a reddish ball interrupted by some permanent dark regions that change intensity?

A wave has a wavelength of 10 mm and a frequency of 5 hertz. What is its speed? a. 50 mm/s b. 50 hertz's c. 2 mms d. 0 0.50 mms

Suppose you illuminate two thin slits by monochromatic coherent light in air and find that they produce their first interference minima at / pm 35.09 degrees on either side of the central bright spot.

Tala wants to create a sound echo. She can create the echo using a pane of glass or a carpet square. Which one does she choose? Explain.

a the average distance from the Sun to Pluto is approximately 6.10 x 1 0 ^9. how long does it take light from the sun to reach Pluto?