X and Y are two uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands…

X and Y are two uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands, and are in contact with each other. A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in figure 1. Sphere Y is now moved away from X (figure 2). The final charge states of X and Y, respectively, are

Two identically charged balls are a certain distance apart….

Two identically charged balls are a certain distance apart. The vectors in the diagram below show the magnitude and direction of the electrostatic force on each ball. Suppose the charge on the left ball is now doubled (represented by two plus signs). Which diagram below best represents the forces that now act on the two balls?

Our course instructors Heath and Chris are pushing on a Ford…

Our course instructors Heath and Chris are pushing on a Ford truck that has stalled. (of course it is a Ford )  They are not able to get it to move. Heath, because he is lazy, quits pushing after 4 min. Chris quits after 8 minutes. Compare the amount of work they each do on the truck. 

In England during the Middle Ages an extensive system of can…

In England during the Middle Ages an extensive system of canals was used for transportation. Some of these canals crossed over canyons by flowing over bridges (viaducts). Suppose that a heavily loaded barge floating down the a canal crossed over such a waterway bridge. See the pictures of examples of these types of viaducts. Which statement below is most correct.