When a neutron decays to a proton, a(n) __________ particle is emitted

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beta particle

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Determine (a) the temperature at the 16 equally spaced points shown in the accompanying sketch to an accuracy of three significant figures and (b) the rate of heat flow per meter thickness. Assume two-dimensional heat flow and k = 1 W/(mK).

GIVEN
A two-dimensional object with specified surface temperatures
FIND
(a) The temperature at the 16 specified locations
(b) The heat flow per meter thickness
ASSUMPTIONS
Steady state
SKETCH

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That Earth ___________, evidence that Earth differentiated

a. rotates slowly b. has an average density that is higher than the density of the crust c. has a no magnetic field d. has a surface that is 75% water e. all of these

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Parallel-Plate Capacitor: The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are maintained with constant voltage by a battery as they are pulled apart. What happens to the strength of the electric field between the plates during this process?

A. It increases. B. It decreases. C. It remains constant. D. It cannot be determined from the information given.

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When sulfur-35 (Z = 16) decays to chlorine-35 (Z = 17), a(n) __________ is emitted

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