The minimum number of forces that act on a book resting on a table is

A) 1.
B) 2.
C) 3.
D) 4.
E) none of the above


Answer: B

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a.
.

b.
R.

c.

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Moment of Inertia: A majorette fastens two batons together at their centers to form an X shape. Each baton consists of an extremely light 1.2-m bar with small 0.25-kg balls at each end. What is the moment of inertia of this baton about an axis through the center of the X?

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

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Surface tension of liquids

A) increases when wetting agents are added. B) decreases as the liquid temperature increases. C) is about the same for all liquids. D) results from a thin molecular membrane beneath the liquid surface. E) keeps steel ships afloat.

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Calculate the thermal conductivity of carbon bisulfide using Equation 2-6 and compare this result to the listed value in Table 2-2.

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