Calculate the thermal conductivity of carbon bisulfide using Equation 2-6 and compare this result to the listed value in Table 2-2.


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A) The number of sunspots peaks approximately every 11 years. B) With each subsequent peak in the number of sunspots, the magnetic polarity of the Sun is the reverse of the previous peak. C) The rate of nuclear fusion in the Sun peaks about every 11 years. D) The cycle is truly a cycle of magnetic activity, and variations in the number of sunspots are only one manifestation of the cycle. E) The number of solar flares peaks about every 11 years.

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Intrusive igneous rock formations that cut more or less vertically across older formations are said to be ______________

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Which of the following best describes the operation of a photovoltaic (solar) cell?

a. The operation of the solar cell does not depend on the light's wavelength. b. The best solar cells are not made from semiconductor materials. c. A solar cell acts like a LED operating in reverse. d. The solar cell is most similar to a npn or pnp transistor. e. Solar cells are limited to an efficiency of about 6%.

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If three 2.4-µF capacitors are connected in series, what is the combined capacitance?

a. 8.0E–7 F b. 1.4E–5 F c. 7.2E–8 F d. 2.4E–6 F e. 4.6E–6 F

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