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A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
Which of the following would be found on a reflecting telescope?
concave mirror
A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.
Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?
ball peen hammer
Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.
Water freezing or boiling is an example of which of the following?
phase transition
A substance undergoes a phase transition when it moves from one state of matter to another, for example, when water freezes or boils.
If a car travels 45 miles in 3 hours, what is the average speed?
Average speed in miles per hour is the number of miles traveled divided by the number of hours:
speed = \( \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}} \)Solve for b:
b2 + 6b - 13 = -b + 5
The first step to solve a quadratic expression that's not set to zero is to solve the equation so that it is set to zero:
b2 + 6b - 13 = -b + 5
b2 + 6b - 13 - 5 = -b
b2 + 6b + b - 18 = 0
b2 + 7b - 18 = 0
Next, factor the quadratic equation:
b2 + 7b - 18 = 0
(b - 2)(b + 9) = 0
For this expression to be true, the left side of the expression must equal zero. Therefore, either (b - 2) or (b + 9) must equal zero:
If (b - 2) = 0, b must equal 2
If (b + 9) = 0, b must equal -9
So the solution is that b = 2 or -9
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
potentiometer
Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance. Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.
Which of the following is not part of an engine's cooling system?
air conditioner
The purpose of an automobile engine's cooling system is to circulate coolant around the engine so it can absorb and dissipate heat. The water pump pumps coolant through the various components in the system and the radiator cools down coolant after it has heated up after passing through the engine. The thermostat controls the flow of coolant based on engine temperature while the cooling fan draws air through the radiator when the car isn't moving fast enough for unforced air to cool things down on its own.