An electron-volt is the energy required to move an electron through a potential difference of one volt. Because of the connection between mass and energy, an electron-volt can also be regarded as a unit of mass

What is the equivalent to an electron-volt in kilograms? The charge on an electron is 1.602 × 10-19 C.


1.78 × 10-36 kg

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__________ in an x-ray spectrum of an atom occur because electrons in the atom make transitions to lower energy levels after being bombarded with high energy electrons

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A tectonic ridge appears to connect points 3a and 3b, crossing several craters. From its appearance, we can conclude that it must have formed

A) before the area was cratered. B) after the area was cratered. C) at the same time the area was cratered.

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The helium fusion process results in the production of

A) hydrogen. B) oxygen. C) carbon. D) nitrogen. E) iron.

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A light-year (ly) is the distance that light travels in one year. The speed of light is 3.00 × 108 m/s. How many miles are there in 1.00 ly? (1.00 mi = 1.609 km and one year is 365.25 days.)

A) 2.87 × 1013 mi B) 9.46 × 1015 mi C) 5.88 × 1015 mi D) 9.46 × 1012 mi E) 5.88 × 1012 mi

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