If \((20)^{19}\) + \(2(21)(20)^{18} + 3(21)^2 (20)^{17} +\) \(\cdots + 20(21)^{19} =\) \(k(20)^{19}\), then \(k\) is equal to _____ :
Consider an A.P. $a_1,a_2,\ldots,a_n$; $a_1>0$. If $a_2-a_1=-\dfrac{3}{4}$, $a_n=\dfrac{1}{4}a_1$, and \[ \sum_{i=1}^{n} a_i=\frac{525}{2}, \] then $\sum_{i=1}^{17} a_i$ is equal to
In the given figure, the blocks $A$, $B$ and $C$ weigh $4\,\text{kg}$, $6\,\text{kg}$ and $8\,\text{kg}$ respectively. The coefficient of sliding friction between any two surfaces is $0.5$. The force $\vec{F}$ required to slide the block $C$ with constant speed is ___ N.
(Given: $g = 10\,\text{m s}^{-2}$) 
The equivalent resistance between the points \(A\) and \(B\) in the given circuit is \[ \frac{x}{5}\,\Omega. \] Find the value of \(x\). 
Method used for separation of mixture of products (B and C) obtained in the following reaction is: 