What are cosmic rays?

A) subatomic particles that travel close to the speed of light
B) a form of light with shorter wavelength than gamma rays
C) fast-moving dust particles in the interstellar medium
D) any light waves from space


A) subatomic particles that travel close to the speed of light

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A. 150
B. 144
C. 96.0
D. 68.0
E. 48.0

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Light behaves primarily as a particle when it

A) travels from one place to another. B) interacts with matter. C) both of these D) neither of these

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If the stress component ?xx is given by ? xx = ?p + 2? ?u/?x , the incompressible fluid is:

(A) Linear and isotropic (B) Isotropic and homogeneous (C) Linear and homogeneous (D) Linear, isotropic, and homogeneous

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The circuit below contains 5 identical light bulbs. The emf is 110 V. Which light bulb(s) is(are) brightest?



a.
A: The one closest to the positive terminal of the battery.

b.
A and C: The bulbs closest to the positive terminal of the battery.

c.
A and B: Because they are closest to the terminals of the battery.

d.
C and D: Because they receive current from A and B and from E.

e.
E: Because the potential difference across E is that of the battery.

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