Which of the following processes is due to

convection?

a) The flowing of air from over cool water toward a warmer land area.
b) The warming of the interior of a closed auto on a hot, sunny day.
c) The frying of eggs in a hot pan.
d) The direct warming of the Earth’s surface by the energy from the Sun.


a

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A uniform 120-lb beam is supported in a horizontal position by a pin and cable as shown in the figure. What is the magnitude of the force by the pin on the beam?



a.
94 lb

b.
88 lb

c.
63 lb

d.
75 lb

e.
150 lb

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