The ocean can be divided into several vertical layers—the surface zone, a transition zone, and the deep zone. As one descends to lower depths, water pressure ________ and temperature ________
A) increases; decreases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; increases
D) decreases; decreases
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
A 25.0kg propeller may be considered a 4.5m-long rod spun about its center. What final angular velocity does the propeller have if a torque of 1100Nm is applied for 1.2s?
A. 31 rad/s B. 26 rad/s C. 7.8 rad/s D. 2.6 rad/s
We can estimate the mass of the Galaxy from observations of its ________ curve
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The rate of energy flow per unit area of an electromagnetic wave has an average value of 0.695 W/m2. The wave is incident at right angles upon a rectangular area measuring 1.5 m by 2.0 m. How much total energy falls upon this rectangle each minute?
(?0 = 8.85 × 10-12 C2/N ? m2, ?0 = 4? × 10-7 T ? m/A, c = 3.0 × 108 m/s) A) 130 J B) 160 J C) 190 J D) 220 J E) 250 J