The law of conservation of angular momentum states that:
A) a rotating object must vary its velocity in order to remain at a fixed distance from the axis of rotation.
B) if an object is rotating around an object, the product of its velocity and its distance from the axis must remain constant.
C) the rotating winds of a hurricane cannot be impacted by friction.
D) objects moving around a center of rotation must spin faster if they get further from the center.
B
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A. ?2 B. ?6 C. +2 D. +6 E. would probably not ionize
A number of hydroelectric dams are now scheduled for dismantling. What is the main reason for this?
a. Their structure has weakened. b. New findings about the potential for large earthquakes have been discovered. c. Cheaper and cleaner sources of electrical power have been found. d. Environmental concerns must be addressed before a dam can be relicensed. e. The demand for irrigation water has decreased.
Match the atomic particle with the correct definition
A) Particle found in the nucleus; positive charge B) Particle found orbiting the nucleus; negative charge C) Particle found in the nucleus; no charge 1) Proton 2) Neutron 3) Electron
What are the elements in the "A" columns of the period table called?
A) main group elements B) inner transition elements C) metalloids D) transition elements