Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Chapter 3, Problem 8P
(a)
To determine
The radius of the drop of oil in the Millikan’s experiment.
(b)
To determine
The mass of the oil drop in the Millikan’s experiment.
(c)
To determine
The coefficient of friction in the experimental setup.
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