What is believed to be the origin of the Caloris Basin? What other features on Mercury's surface are related to this origin? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
The Caloris Basin was probably the result of a large asteroid collision. It is surrounded by concentric mountain ranges. On the opposite side of Mercury is rippled pattern possibly formed by seismic waves that traveled completely around Mercury as a result of this impact.
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Seafloor spreading occurs along ______________
a. fault lines b. subduction zones c. mid-ocean ridges d. none of these
A plasma will conduct electricity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
LR Circuits: A simple series circuit contains a 6.0-? resistor, an ideal 15-V DC power supply, and an 18-H inductor. What the time constant of this circuit?
A. 110 s B. 3.0 s C. 0.33 s D. None of the given answers are correct.