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Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?
a direction only |
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a magnitude and a polarity |
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a magnitude and a direction |
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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: \(\vec{v}\)
During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?
small intestine |
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large intestine |
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stomach |
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pancreas |
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.
Which of blood component fights infection?
platelets |
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red blood cells |
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plasma |
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white blood cells |
Blood is created in bone marrow and is made up of cells suspended in liquid plasma. Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets are cell fragments that allow blood to clot.
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries no electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
atom |
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neutron |
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electron |
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proton |
A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is neutral as it carries no electric charge.
The pitch of the siren of an approaching ambulance changes as it approaches you. This is an example of which of the following?
Doppler effect |
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refraction |
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reflection |
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sound radiation |
The Doppler effect occurs when the source or listener (or both) of sound waves is moving. If they're moving closer together, the listener perceives the sound with a higher pitch and, when they're moving apart, the listener perceives the sound with a lower pitch.