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Which of the following saws would you use if you're cutting wood along the grain?
ripsaw
The ripsaw delivers maximum efficiency at cutting with or along the grain (ripping).
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.
stomach
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.
In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?
bacteria
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.)
A quadrilateral is a shape with __________ sides.
4
A quadrilateral is a shape with four sides. The perimeter of a quadrilateral is the sum of the lengths of its four sides.
Plant cells are surrounded by:
a cell membrane and a cell wall
Animal cells are surrounded by a semipermeable membrane which allows for the transfer of water and oxygen to and from the cell. In plant cells, the cell membrane is surrounded by a somewhat rigid cell wall which provides the cell structure and support.
What is the frequency of most household electrical systems?
60Hz
Electricity is delivered from power stations to customers as AC because it provides a more efficient way to transport electricity over long distances. Most households use electricity with a frequency of 60Hz.
The formula for the area of a circle is which of the following?
a = π r2
The circumference of a circle is the distance around its perimeter and equals π (approx. 3.14159) x diameter: c = π d. The area of a circle is π x (radius)2 : a = π r2.