We can find the masses and diameters of stars that are in eclipsing binary systems

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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What percentage of the kinetic energy becomes heat? A) 0% B) 25% C) 50% D) 75% E) need more information

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The fact that a dew drop is spherical is best described in terms of

A) gravitation. B) gauge pressure. C) surface tension. D) Archimedes' principle. E) viscosity.

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What is the wavelength of a monochromatic light beam, where the photon energy is 4.81 × 10^-19 J? (h = 6.63 × 10^-34 J×s, c = 3.00 × 10^8 m/s, and 1 nm = 10-9 m)

a. 354 nm c. 787 nm b. 414 nm d. 398 nm

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Car A is traveling at twice the speed of car B. They both hit the brakes at the same time and decrease their velocities at the same rate. If car B travels a distance D before stopping, how far does car A travel before stopping?

A) 4D B) 2D C) D D) D/2 E) D/4

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