If a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is relatively far from Earth, so that its full shadow (umbra) does not reach Earth, then people directly behind the full shadow will experience
A) a penumbral eclipse.
B) a total solar eclipse.
C) a partial solar eclipse.
D) an annular eclipse.
E) no eclipse.
D) an annular eclipse.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A 2000-kg sailboat experiences an eastward force of 2000 N by the ocean tide and a wind force against its sails with magnitude of 6000 N directed toward the northwest (45° N of W). What is the direction of the resultant acceleration?
a. 60° N of E c. 30° N of E b. 62° N of W d. 74° N of W
Two tuning forks with frequencies 264 and 262 Hz produce "beats". What is the beat frequency (in Hz)?
A. 4 B. 2 C. 1 D. 3 E. 0 (no beats are produced)
A planetary nebula is the disk of matter around a star that will eventually form a planetary system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false