During the phase change of ice to water, the temperature remains constant. If energy cannot be destroyed, where does the supplied heat energy go?


The supplied energy goes to separate the crystalline structure of the ice.

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a. sidereal b. celestial c. solar d. tropical

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For an unpolarized EM wave, the electric field direction is

A. perpendicular to the magnetic field direction. B. parallel to the magnetic field direction. C. perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, but randomly oriented with respect to the magnetic field direction. D. parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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Predict the dislocation density present if polycrystalline copper is work hardened to a shear yield strength of 500 MPa, using the results of Example Problem 7.1.

What will be an ideal response?

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Suppose that, in Iceland, scientists discover geothermal vents that produce pressurized steam at 300°C. Engineers construct a heat engine that uses this steam as a hot reservoir and a nearby glacier as a cold reservoir. What is the maximum possible efficiency of this engine

A. 300% B. 100% C. 52% D. 45% E. 22% F. Other

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