Which of the following statements is true of the protons in an atom?

A) They are electrically neutral.
B) They are positively charged.
C) They lack an electric field around them.
D) They are made up of multiple neutrons.


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Sun is a slightly variable star. What if the surface temperature of the Sun were to increase from 6 000 K to 6 100 K, what would be the increase in total power radiated assuming no other changes such as radius or emissivity?

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The frictional force of the floor on a large suitcase is least when the suitcase is

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