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Vector quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a magnitude and a direction |
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a direction only |
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a magnitude only |
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a direction and a polarity |
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: \(\vec{v}\)
The hottest of Earth's atmospheric layers is which of the following?
mesosphere |
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troposphere |
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stratosphere |
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thermosphere |
Temperatures again increase with altitude in the thermosphere which is the hottest (4,530 °F / 2,500 °C) atmospheric layer due to direct exposure to the Sun's radiation. However, the gas in this layer is highly diluted so even though the atoms of gas may be very high in temperature, there are too few of them to effectively transfer much heat.
The ozone layer is in which of Earth's atmospheric layers?
troposphere |
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thermosphere |
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stratosphere |
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mesosphere |
The stratosphere is just above the troposphere and is stratified in temperature with warmer layers higher and cooler layers closer to Earth. This increase in temperature is a result of absorption of the Sun's radiation by the ozone layer.
As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:
protein |
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starches |
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fat |
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sugars |
The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.
Blood pressure is generally highest in which of the following?
heart |
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capillaries |
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arteries |
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veins |
Arteries are thick-walled because they carry oxygenated blood at high pressure, veins are comparatively thin-walled as they carry low-pressure deoxygenated blood.