In some situations, light behaves as if it were composed of particles rather than having a wavelike nature. What is the name given to light "particles?"


photons

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Soil cohesion is enhanced by the presence of

A) gravel and sand particles B) clay and silt particles C) subsurface water D) organic matter

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What type of political division (subject) within Russia has a degree of self-governance?

a. Commonwealth of Independent States b. Autonomies c. Crimeans d. Unions e. Localities

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Oman controls the tip of land next to the __________.

a. Red Sea b. Gulf of Aden c. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait d. Strait of Hormuz e. Suez Canal

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