Ernest Rutherford tested Thomson's model by directing a beam of beta particles, at a thin gold foil
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Molecular Speeds: (a) At what Celsius temperature is the average kinetic energy of a helium gas atom equal to 6.21 × 10-21 J? The Boltzmann constant is 1.38 × 10-23 J/K .(b) What would be the temperature for radon gas?
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What is the ultimate fate of an isolated pulsar?
A) It will spin ever faster, becoming a millisecond pulsar. B) As gravity overwhelms the neutron degeneracy pressure, it will explode as a supernova. C) As gravity overwhelms the neutron degeneracy pressure, it will become a white dwarf. D) It will slow down, the magnetic field will weaken, and it will become invisible. E) The neutron degeneracy pressure will eventually overwhelm gravity and the pulsar will slowly evaporate.
A circus diver drops from a high pole into water far below. When he is half-way down
A) his potential energy is halved. B) he has gained an amount of kinetic energy equal to half his initial potential energy. C) his kinetic and potential energies are equal. D) all of the above E) none of the above
Secondary seismic waves travel ______________ (slower or faster?) than primary waves in solids
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