What is the difference between a crystalline solid and an amorphous solid? How does this difference affect the refractive index of each of these types of solid?

What will be an ideal response?


The atoms in a crystalline solid have a regular arrangement; the atoms in an amorphous solid have no regular order. Amorphous solids have only one refractive index; crystalline solids have two refractive indices.

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According to Aristotle, a complete life is needed to achieve happiness because many changes occur in life; there are ups and downs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a commonly used type of lineup?

A) voice-only lineups B) field identification C) show-up D) photo identification E) formal in-station lineup

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Which of the following special concerns has been voiced about imposing community service sentences?

a. There is no identifiable benefit to the community b. It is a very inefficient type of penalty from an economic point of view c. The convicted offender can transform it into a public relations coup d. It is likely to be experienced as unduly harsh and costly by the offender

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Opiates, including morphine and heroin, were readily available in the United States until:

a. 1900 b. 1910 c. 1914 d. 1929

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