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A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron |
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neutron |
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proton |
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atom |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.
Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?
all of these |
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primary and secondary consumers |
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decomposers |
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producers |
Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.
Absolute zero is which of the following?
the freezing point of oxygen |
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the coldest temperature possible in the universe |
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0°C |
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the freezing point of hydrogen |
In contrast to the Celsius scale (measured in degrees centigrade) that fixes 0° at the freezing point of water and the Fahrenheit scale that uses 32°, the Kelvin scale fixes 0 at absolute zero (-273°C) which is the lowest temperature possible in the universe.
Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a direction only |
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a magnitude and a direction |
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a direction and a polarity |
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a magnitude only |
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: \(\vec{v}\)
__________ is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.
scurvy |
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shingles |
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diabetes |
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anemia |
Anemia, which may cause weakness, dizziness, and headaches is caused by a lack of iron in the diet.