An object is thrown vertically into the air. In this case air resistance affects motion. Compared with its time for ascent, the time for its descent is

A) shorter.
B) the same.
C) longer.
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Answer: C

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Our current theories are unable to describe the conditions of the universe during the Planck era. About how long after the Big Bang did the Plank era end?

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A light bulb used in a slide projector draws a current of 6 amperes when operating on 120 volts.If two slide projectors are connected in series across the same 120-volt source, the current drawn from the source is __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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