Since the rate of heat transfer by conduction is proportional to the ?T, what percent savings in your heating bill would you expect if you turned the thermostat down from 75° to 65°F, and the outside temperature is 25°F?

a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40% e. 50%


b

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Which kind of robotic space mission enables us to take a quick look at a planet?

A) sample return B) flyby C) orbiter D) lander/probe

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The diagram below shows the position of a long straight wire perpendicular to the page and a set of directions labeled A through H. When the current in the wire is directed up out of the page, the direction of the magnetic field at point P is

A. E. B. F. C. G. D. H. E. A.

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