The air in your room is composed of molecules that have

A) nearly identical speeds.
B) a wide variety of speeds.
C) no speeds worth mentioning.


Answer: B

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A ball drops some distance and gains 30 J of kinetic energy. Do not ignore air resistance. How much gravitational potential energy did the ball lose?

A) more than 30 J B) exactly 30 J C) less than 30 J D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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