What produces the 21-cm line that we use to map out the Milky Way Galaxy?

A) atomic hydrogen
B) ionized hydrogen
C) molecular hydrogen
D) carbon monoxide
E) helium


A) atomic hydrogen

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(a) 0.1 to 0.2 (b) 5 to 10 (c) 1 (d) 0.5

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The following three appliances are connected to a 120-V house circuit: i) toaster, 1 325 W, ii) coffee pot, 650 W, and iii) microwave, 600 W. If all were operated at the same time, what total current would they draw?

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What does the word "normal" mean in the phrase "normal force"?

A) the force that is usually exerted by a surface B) the total force exerted by a surface C) the component of the force exerted by a surface parallel to the surface D) the component of the force exerted by a surface perpendicular to the surface E) the force is due to contact between two objects.

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