In a debate, is the statement "It's only a theory" a valid argument point against a theory (as in "The theory of evolution is wrong because it's only a theory")?

a. Yes, theories are weak.
b. No, theories are strong.
c. No, theories are weak.
d. Yes, theories are meaningless.


b

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The coefficient of performance (COP) of a refrigerator is defined as the ratio of

A) the heat removed from the inside to the heat expelled to the outside. B) the heat expelled to the outside to the heat removed from the inside. C) the heat removed from the inside to the work done to remove the heat. D) the heat expelled to the outside to the work done to remove the heat. E) the difference between the heat expelled to the outside from the heat removed from the inside to the work done to remove the heat.

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The pressure exerted by a gas is the result of __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Two moles of an ideal gas are placed in a container of adjustable volume. When measurements are made

a. the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume at constant temperature. b. the temperature is directly proportional to the volume at constant pressure. c. the temperature is directly proportional to the pressure at constant volume. d. all the statements above are found to be correct. e. only statements (a) and (b) are found to be correct.

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