Escape speed from the Moon is

A) about the same as from Earth.
B) much greater than from Earth.
C) much less than from Earth.


Answer: C

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The warmth you feel from the Sun at the beach is an example of

a. heat conduction. b. heat convection. c. heat radiation. d. thermal expansion. e. none of the above.

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