A cohesive aggregate of one or more minerals is called a
a. crystal.
b. gem.
c. silicate.
d. rock.
d
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The linear relationship between stress and elastic strain is known as _____________law
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A 10-kilogram block with an initial velocity of 10 m/s slides 10 meters across a horizontal surface and comes to rest. It takes the block 2 seconds to stop. The stopping force acting on the block is about
A) 5 N. B) 10 N. C) 25 N. D) 50 N. E) none of the above
A gas heated to millions of degrees would emit
A) mostly radio waves. B) mostly X-rays. C) no light, because it is too hot. D) mostly ultraviolet light. E) an equal amount of all wavelengths of light.
Pebbles of granite are very common in a conglomerate, whereas pebbles of marble are relatively uncommon. Why is this? What are the properties of the different minerals in these rocks?
What will be an ideal response?