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Which fields would most likely make use of spectroscopy techniques? Choose four correct answers.

A
scientific research
B
food production
C
medical research
D
space research
E
weather forecasting
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Which statement is part of Dalton's atomic theory?

A
Atoms can be divided into their subatomic particles.
B
Matter is composed of small particles called atoms.
C
Chemical reactions can change atoms from one type to another.
D
Atoms are able to be seen with proper spectroscopy equipment.
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Which changes in an electric motor will make the motor stronger? Choose three correct answers.

A
using a weaker permanent magnet
B
increasing current in the electromagnet
C
decreasing current in the electromagnet
D
using a stronger permanent magnet
E
decreasing the distance between the magnets
F
increasing the distance between the magnets
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What is the main difference between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet?

A
The domains in a temporary magnet easily lose alignment, but the domains in a permanent magnet keep their alignment.
B
A permanent magnet is made of a ferromagnetic material, while a temporary magnet is not.
C
There are domains in a permanent magnet, but not in a temporary magnet.
D
A temporary magnet attracts only metal objects, while permanent magnets attract both metal objects and other magnets.
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Which describes Einstein’s second postulate about the special theory of relativity?

A
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant, and nothing is faster than the speed of light.
B
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant, and some things are faster than the speed of light.
C
The speed of light in a vacuum fluctuates, and some things are faster than the speed of light.
D
The speed of light in a vacuum fluctuates, but nothing is faster than the speed of light.
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A bell is rung. What best describes the density of air around the bell?

A
The air density increases and then returns to normal levels.
B
The air density increases and decreases repeatedly before returning to normal.
C
The air density decreases and then returns to normal levels.
D
The air density does not change.
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Which lists the correct steps that occur when using a diffraction grating to bend light?

A
light strikes the grooves right arrow different wavelengths of light bend at different angles right arrow diffracted wavelengths reach the eyes right arrow the eyes see different colors
B
diffracted wavelengths reach the eyes right arrow the eyes see different colors right arrow light strikes the grooves right arrow different wavelengths of light bend at different angles
C
diffracted wavelengths reach the eyes right arrow different wavelengths of light bend at different angles right arrow the eyes see different colors right arrow light strikes the grooves
D
different wavelengths of light bend at different angles right arrow light strikes the grooves right arrow diffracted wavelengths reach the eyes right arrow the eyes see different colors
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Which statements describe a fully charged capacitor? Choose three correct answers.

A
There is no potential difference between the plates.
B
Both plates have the same amount of charge.
C
There is a potential difference between the plates.
D
Electric potential energy is released.
E
Both plates have the same type of charge.
F
Electric potential energy is stored.
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An ideal pendulum is often discussed when studying simple harmonic motion. What are the conditions needed for an ideal pendulum? Choose three correct answers.

A
Tension acts downward on the pendulum’s mass.
B
The pivot on which the pendulum swings is frictionless.
C
The mass of the rod of the pendulum is evenly distributed along the rod.
D
Gravitational force acts to pull the pendulum’s mass down.
E
The pendulum swings through its equilibrium position as a result of inertia.
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Which are characteristics of a ray when it hits a boundary and reflects, but not when it hits the boundary and refracts? Choose two correct answers.

A
changes direction
B
passes through the boundary
C
does not change speed
D
changes speed
E
bounces off the boundary
F
does not change direction
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A car makes sound as it moves toward a stationary observer. What best describes the sound wave heard by the observer compared with the sound heard by the car’s driver?

A
lower frequency; longer wavelength
B
higher frequency; longer wavelength
C
lower frequency; shorter wavelength
D
higher frequency; shorter wavelength

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