When most substances are heated, molecules inside move faster and take up more space, resulting in thermal

A) bending.
B) expansion.
C) contraction.
D) heat.


Answer: B

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If the wheel has a moment of inertia of 0.100 kg ? m2, and the wheel slows uniformly to a stop in 160 s, what is the magnitude of the retarding torque? A) 1.00 N ? m B) 0.00750 N ? m C) 0.0787 N ? m D) 1.33 N ? m E) 1.67 N ? m

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