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[chriscase]

When I said "drop them both in" the strong electric field, I of course meant the same electric field, i.e., drop them in places with the same electric field vector. They would then move in instantaneously opposite directions when released.

I suppose it's more accurate to say that the acceleration due to electrostatic force would have opposing direction. Other forces and initial velocity would need to be factored out.

[Simetrical]

"Released" implies an initial velocity of zero. Gravitational force is negligible for charged particles in an electric field.

[chriscase]

"Released" implies an initial velocity of zero. Gravitational force is negligible for charged particles in an electric field.

Doesn't it depend on the relative strength of the fields? And when you say you are going to dismiss a relatively small force, does that not conform to my statement that it would be "more accurate" to include it? Particularly since (in the context of the question) we have no gauge of how accurate our measurements, or the fields themselves, are? Besides, if we have determined a non-electrostatic force is truly negligible, that is one way to say it has been "factored out" per my original post.

Regarding the original question, I am guessing, since it's a chemistry problem, we are looking at some kind of electrochemical device like a battery.

[Simetrical]

This was a conceptual homework problem, not a request to author a lab manual. Details are irrelevant.

[chris_uk_83]

and resistance is futile

[Ephialtes The Dog]

I've got another question. What is the most abundant type of Lipid?

[roy34543]

Some sort of fat?

[chriscase]

This was a conceptual homework problem, not a request to author a lab manual. Details are irrelevant.

If we are working in a purely theoretical context, then we can assume our measurements are precise, and all forces, regardless of how "negligible" they are, should be accounted for.

[Simetrical]

If we are working in a purely theoretical context, then we can assume our measurements are precise, and all forces, regardless of how "negligible" they are, should be accounted for.

First of all, this is physics, not math. We're allowed to make any approximations that are convenient, as long as they more or less work. And again, this is a homework problem, that asked a vague question to test the student's knowledge of basic concepts. It's not a problem that demands precision. They don't give us any measurements. The correct answer to a question like that is not to reproduce the instructions for the lab portion of the course where the question is answered, explaining exactly what equipment and procedure will be used. A one-sentence reply is sufficient. This is the homework thread. Not the philosophy of experimental measurement thread.

[chriscase]

First of all, this is physics, not math. We're allowed to make any approximations that are convenient, as long as they more or less work. And again, this is a homework problem, that asked a vague question to test the student's knowledge of basic concepts. It's not a problem that demands precision. They don't give us any measurements. The correct answer to a question like that is not to reproduce the instructions for the lab portion of the course where the question is answered, explaining exactly what equipment and procedure will be used. A one-sentence reply is sufficient. This is the homework thread. Not the philosophy of experimental measurement thread.

I don't think I was being all that picky. Suppose the "particle" is a macroscopic ball with some non-trivial mass. Then things would work out quite differently, given the inertia of the body and the influence of gravity. Either way, I think the question has been sufficiently answered.

[Chipp]

Never mind.

[Ephialtes The Dog]

I think I'm probably going to become a regular on this thread.

Here's my question: Why does Tristearin burn hotter than Cellulose?

[Ephialtes The Dog]

I've got another one. I need one example of a diploid cell and one of a monoploid cell found in humans.

[Simetrical]

I've got another one. I need one example of a diploid cell and one of a monoploid cell found in humans.

Almost all cells are diploid. The only monoploid cells should be gametes, if my memory serves.

[So Much Fire]

I'm asking this for a friend who is doing a project on cellular respiration and having some difficulty (I helped as much as I could, but am stuck myself now). What are 5 factors that affect the rate of cellular respiration?

Many thanks in advance!

[Zuwxiv]

Someone else will have a much better answer, but just a few shots: Temperature, and the amount of Oxygen / CO2.

[So Much Fire]

Thanks, so far I've got temperature, oxygen, and ph.

[Bernem]

Level of NADH (FADH), and probably availability of ADP + Pi in Mitos

[Gungalley]

I think you've got all 5. I'll pop in if something else comes to my head.

[Gungalley]

I think I'm probably going to become a regular on this thread.

Here's my question: Why does Tristearin burn hotter than Cellulose?

I think its the difference in chemical bonding. To burn is to supply the molecules with sufficient energy to break their bonds. Now I've forgotten my A levels chemistry, so I can't remmeber if this would be intermolecular or intramolecular bonding that is involved.