Stars do not twinkle; the instability of the atmosphere causes this effect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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From a fracture mechanics viewpoint, the reason freshly drawn glass fibers are stronger than window glass is that window glass has _________ that decrease its strength.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The magnitude of the orbital angular momentum L of an electron in a certain atom is equal to 3.464?. Which one of the following numbers could be the principal quantum number n of the electron?

A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 3 E) 4

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Why does the Sun emit neutrinos?

A) Solar flares create neutrinos with magnetic fields. B) Fusion in the Sun's core creates neutrinos. C) Convection releases neutrinos, which random walk through the radiation zone. D) The Sun was born with a supply of neutrinos that it gradually emits into space. E) The Sun does not emit neutrinos.

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