In beta decay,

A) a neutron turns into a proton
B) a helium nucleus is ejected
C) a proton turns into an electron
D) a proton turns into a neutron


A

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A total solar eclipse will only occur when the new moon is both on the ecliptic and at its greatest distance from Earth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Entropy measures

A. heat B. temperature C. disorder D. energy

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The lowest-pitch tone to resonate in a pipe of length L that is closed at one end and open at the other end is 200 Hz. Which one of the following frequencies will NOT resonate in the same pipe?

A) 400 Hz B) 600 Hz C) 1000 Hz D) 1400 Hz E) 1800 Hz

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