What can cause a galactic fountain?

A) winds and jets from newly-formed protostars
B) a supernova occurring in the halo
C) multiple supernovae occurring together
D) the combined effect of spiral density waves
E) molecular clouds falling towards the galactic center


C

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A. 1.40 B. 1.43 C. 1.44 D. 1.48

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How should the control volume method be implemented at an interface between two materials with different thermal conductivities? Illustrate with a steady, one-dimensional example. Neglect contact resistance.

GIVEN
Interface between two different materials with different thermal conductivities
FIND
(a) Difference equation at the interface
ASSUMPTIONS
No heat generation
SKETCH

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According to the law of poles, like poles ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Dr. X believes that the Hubble constant is H0 = 20 km/s/Mly while Dr. Y believes it is H0 = 24 km/s/Mly. Which statement below automatically follows?

A) Dr. X believes that the universe is expanding, but Dr. Y does not. B) Dr. X believes that the universe is older than Dr. Y believes. C) Dr. X believes that the universe has a much higher density than Dr. Y believes. D) Dr. X believes that the universe will someday stop expanding, while Dr. Y believes it will expand forever. E) Dr. X believes that the Andromeda Galaxy (a member of our Local Group) is moving away from us at a slower speed than Dr. Y believes.

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