You received 1.2 inches of rain in the last 12 hours. Answer the following questions in scientific notation using the correct number of significant digits.

a. How many cubic inches of water fell on an acre of land?
b. How many gallons of water fell per acre? (Note: 1 gal = 231 cu in.)


a. 7.5 × 106 in3
b. 3.2 × 104

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____ is/are specially-formulated to remove the coatings and disrupt the interior membranes of insects

a. Oils c. Insecticidal soaps b. Rubbing alcohol d. Pesticides

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on the substrate layer from above.

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Technician A says regenerative braking takes the place of the traditional brake system on HEVs. Technician B says regenerative braking uses kinetic energy during acceleration to recharge the high-voltage battery. Who is correct?

A. Technician A B. Technician B C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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