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All of the following statements about the Sun's corona are true. Which one explains why it is a source of X-rays?

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A 1.0 ?F capacitor has a potential difference of 6.0 V applied across its plates. If the potential difference across its plates is increased to 8.0 V, how much ADDITIONAL energy does the capacitor store?

A) 14 ?J B) 28 ?J C) 2.0 ?J D) 4.0 ?J

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A thermodynamic engine having the maximum possible efficiency has an efficiency of 25% when operating between two heat reservoirs. If the temperature of the cold reservoir is 300 K, what is the temperature of the hot reservoir?

A) 350 K B) 375 K C) 400 K D) 450 K E) 500 K

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