A Particle (Q = −4

question 42

Multiple Choice

A particle (q = −4.0 μC, m = 5.0 mg) moves in a uniform magnetic field with a velocity having a magnitude of 2.0 km/s and a direction that is 50° away from that of the magnetic field. The particle is observed to have an acceleration with a magnitude of 5.8 m/s². What is the magnitude of the magnetic field?

• A) 5.3 mT
• B) 4.9 mT
• C) 5.1 mT
• D) 4.7 mT
• E) 3.6 mT

Grasp the basis of an employer's liability under the doctrine of respondeat superior.

Identify situations in which a principal is not liable for the actions of independent contractors.

Analyze the conditions under which employers are directly liable for the actions or non-actions of their employees and nonemployee agents.

Recognize the importance of the scope of employment in determining liability and how intentional acts influence this scope.

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Definitions:

Jointly Liable

A legal term indicating that two or more parties are equally responsible for the fulfillment of a liability or debt.

UPA

stands for Uniform Partnership Act, which is a set of laws adopted by some states in the United States to govern the formation, operation, and dissolution of partnerships.

RUPA

The Revised Uniform Partnership Act, which is a set of laws aiming to govern the operation of partnerships within the United States.

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

A partnership in which some or all partners have limited liabilities, protecting them from personal responsibility for the debts of the business.