The particle that orbits the central core inside an atom is the

a. electron
b. proton
c. neutron
d. nucleus
e. none of the above


A

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A.


B.


C.


D.


E.


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As a star's temperature increases, the frequency of peak emission also increases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A rocket obeys the principles of recoil. However, it is much more difficult to apply Newton's second law to a rocket because

A. there is actually sideways momentum, because a rocket motor is just a well-controlled explosion. B. the rocket pushes against air but the air is a fluid. C. Newton's three laws do not apply in outer space. D. as the rocket motor fires the total mass of the rocket changes.

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