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Which of the following is the formula for power?
\(P = w t\) |
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\(P = {\vec{w} \over t}\) |
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\(P = {w \over t}\) |
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\(P = \vec{w}t\) |
Power is the rate at which work is performed or work per unit time: \(P = {w \over t}\) and is measured in watts (W).
Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?
respiration |
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precipitation |
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photosynthesis |
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decomposition |
The carbon cycle represents the ciruit of carbon through Earth's ecosystem. Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants through photosynthesis. Plants then die and release carbon back into the atmosphere during decomposition or are eaten by animals who breathe (respiration) the carbon into the atmosphere they exhale and produce waste which also releases carbon as it decays.
Sound travels fastest through which of the following media?
vacuum |
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air |
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water |
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metal |
The speed of a sound wave will vary with the medium. Sound travels fastest through media that has particles that are very close together, like metal. Thus, it travels faster through water than through air and doesn't travel at all through a vacuum (there are no particles in empty space to vibrate).
What part of the brain is responsible for for balance, movement, and muscle coordination?
cerebellum |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
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brainstem |
The cerebellum is a large cluster of nerves at the base of the brain that's responsible for balance, movement, and muscle coordination.
-40°F is how many °C?
\({40 \over 9}\) |
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-40 |
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-8 |
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\(-{40 \over 9}\) |
The formula to convert from F° to C° is:
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (F° - 32)\)
plugging in our values gives:
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (-40 - 32)\)
\(C° = {5 \over 9} (-72) = {{-72 \times 5} \over 9}\)
\(C° = {-360 \over 9}\)
\(C° = -40\)