An object is in uniform circular motion. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Velocity = constant
B. Speed = constant
C. Acceleration = constant


B. Speed = constant. The ‘uniform’ in the term ‘uniform circular motion’ refers to the speed.
Since it is changing direction, the velocity is changing, so although speed is constant, velocity is not.

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Several resistors are connected in parallel. Which of the following statements are correct? Choose all that are correct

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The mirrors for X-ray telescopes are the same shape as those of optical reflectors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the binding energy of 12C? The mass of an atom of 12C is 12 u (exactly), of an atom of 1H is 1.007825 u, and of a neutron is 1.0086649 u.

A. 137 MeV B. 104 MeV C. 92.2 MeV D. 46.1 MeV E. 7.68 MeV

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