Which of the following gases absorbs ultraviolet light best?

A) carbon dioxide
B) nitrogen
C) oxygen
D) hydrogen
E) ozone


E

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A. 114 nm B. 194 nm C. 294 nm D. 314 nm E. 214 nm

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A. 1.6 mrad B. 2.2 mrad C. 3.2 mrad D. 4.5 mrad E. 6.3 mrad

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?The theorem of equipartition of energy states that the energy each degree of freedom contributes to each molecule in the system (an ideal gas) is

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Two large parallel plates are separated by 1.0 mm of air. If the potential difference between them is 3.0 V, what is the magnitude of their surface charge densities? (?0 = 8.85 × 10-12 C2/N ? m2)

A) 2.7 × 10-8 C/m2 B) 1.6 × 10-4 C/m2 C) 5.3 × 10-8 C/m2 D) 3.3 × 10-4 C/m2

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