9. The acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to the net force acting on it. True / False 10. The SI Unit of electric field is N/C. True / False 11. Distance, velocity and acceleration are all vector quantities. True /False 12. If two resistors have the same voltage drop in a series circuit, it means they are of equal value. True / False

9. The acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to the net force acting on it. True / False 10. The SI Unit of electric field is N/C. True / False 11. Distance, velocity and acceleration are all vector quantities. True /False 12. If two resistors have the same voltage drop in a series circuit, it means they are of equal value. True / False

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553292

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter26: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 44AP: The dielectric material between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor always has some nonzero...

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