The potential energy U as a function of the position x of an object is given by U (x) = - 400/x, where U is in joules and x is in meters. The object is released from rest at position x = 30 m and is free to move along the x-axis. When the object has moved a distance of 10 m from its initial position, the magnitude of the force associated with this potential energy function is

Erosion of the beach is normally a slow process. however, in certain situations, large chunks of shore may wash out to sea. what could cause this to happen?

Total solidification times of three casting geometries are to be compared: a sphere, a cylinder, in which the length-to-diameter ration - 1.0, and a cube. volume = 1000 cm^3 for all three shhapes, and the same casting alloy is used. a) determine the solidification times of each geometry b) based on the results of part (a), which geometric element would make the best riser? c) if the mold constant = 3.5 min/cm^2 in chvorinov's rule, compute the total solidification time for each casting.

Which type of basaltic lava flow has a fairly smooth