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Which of the following is not a vector quantity?
velocity |
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mass |
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acceleration |
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momentum |
Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction. In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only. A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol: \(\vec{v}\)
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
meter |
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degree Fahrenheit |
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gram |
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liter |
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.
Antigens in the blood determine:
Rh factor |
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blood oxygen capacity |
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negative or positive status |
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blood type |
Blood is categorized into four different types (A, B, AB, and O) based on the type of antigens found on the outside of the red blood cells. Additionally, each type can be negative or positive based on whether or not the cells have an antigen called the Rh factor.
In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?
centi |
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milli |
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kilo |
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mega |
In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.
Most digestion takes place where?
mouth |
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small intestine |
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stomach |
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large intestine |
The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.