On the celestial sphere, the Sun

A) circles once each year along the path called the ecliptic.
B) stays always at the same fixed point among the stars.
C) circles daily around the celestial equator.
D) is the central object.


A) circles once each year along the path called the ecliptic.

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In each of the following situations, point charge q moves in a uniform magnetic field B. The strength of the magnetic field is indicated by the density of field lines. In each situation, the initial speed v of the charge is the same. For which situation(s) will the charge q travel the longest distance in a certain time T?

1.1 2.2 3.3 4.4 5.5 6.1 & 3 7.2 & 4 8.1, 2, 3 & 4 9.1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 10.Cannot be determined

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In which layer of Earth's atmosphere is ultraviolet light absorbed?

A) exosphere B) thermosphere C) stratosphere D) troposphere

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