Which of the following best describes the modern definition of a constellation

a) a group of stars that all lie at about the same distance from Earth
b)a region of the celestial sphere
c)a pattern of bright stars in the sky


b)a region of the celestial sphere

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Three resistors of 12 ?, 12 ?, and 6.0 ? are connected together, and an ideal 12-V battery is connected across the combination

What is the current from the battery if they are connected (a) in series or (b) in parallel?

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A simple pendulum of length 2.00 m is made with a mass of 2.00 kg. The mass has a speed of 3.00 m/s when the pendulum is 30.0° above its lowest position

(a) What is the maximum angle away from the lowest position the pendulum will reach? (b) What is the speed of the mass when the pendulum is 45° above its lowest position?

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