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Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?
273K |
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0°C |
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0°F |
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32°F |
The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.
The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?
angle of incidence |
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focal point |
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refractive index |
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90° |
The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.
Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?
pancreatic amylase |
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lipase |
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trypsin |
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gastric acid |
The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.
In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?
fungi |
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animals |
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bacteria |
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plants |
Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi. (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)
Which of the following is not true of light waves?
can travel through a vacuum |
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are mechanical waves |
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travel faster than sound waves |
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are electromagnetic waves |
Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.