The angular measurement in degrees north or south of the equator is

a) longitude.
b) latitude.
c) parallel.
d) altitude.


b

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The weather outside is frightful. The temperature is -22°F. What is the corresponding temperature in the Celsius scale?

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Collisions in Two Dimensions: A 900-kg car traveling east at 15.0 m/s suddenly collides with a 750-kg car traveling north at 20.0 m/s. The cars stick together after the collision. What is the speed of the wreckage just after the collision?

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The net force acting on an insect falling downward at constant velocity is

A) zero. B) the weight of the insect. C) upward air resistance. D) none of the above

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