Newtonian physics tells us that Kepler's second law is a result of the conservation of ____

a. angular momentum
b. linear acceleration
c. energy
d. mass
e. velocity


a

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In state n = 1, the energy of the hydrogen atom is -13.58 eV. What is its energy in state n = 2?

A) -1.51 eV B) -6.79 eV C) -3.40 eV D) -4.53 eV E) -5.89 eV

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Explain how the age of a rock can be determined by radiometric dating

What will be an ideal response?

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As measured from the Earth, a spacecraft is moving at speed 0.80c toward another spacecraft moving at speed 0.60c in the same direction, i.e., the first spacecraft is catching up with the second spacecraft. What is the speed of the first spacecraft as viewed from the second spacecraft?

a. 0.38c b. –0.20c c. –0.38c d. not given

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