AnswersGHS Career Prep 1 creditYou and the Legal System

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Which of these most directly affects what happens to white light when it hits an object?

A
the properties of the object
B
the source of the light
C
the speed at which the light travels
D
the distance of the object from the light
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Many union strikes in the early 1900’s were characterized by _____.

A
Peaceful resolutions
B
Violent conflicts
C
Accommodating management
D
Sympathetic government
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All businesses are required to make sure that the disabled can ______.

A
Afford the things they need to buy
B
Easily access all areas of the business
C
Find a job that meets their needs
D
Be approved for store credit cards
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Which materials can be used to make fiber optic strands?

A
metal and glass
B
glass and plastic
C
plastic and metal
D
glass and ceramic
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Ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. Simon says that the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.Which statement best explains who is correct?

A
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it reflects red wavelengths.
B
Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it is a type of matter.
C
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it.
D
Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it is a solid.
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Explain the significance and impact of the American with Disabilities Act on businesses in the United States.

Answer:

The ADA prohibited businesses from discriminating in any workplace function, including hiring, promotion, and firing, against those with disabilities. It also required businesses to make their stores accessible to those who are disabled. That includes making them wheel chair accessible and able to navigated safely by those who are blind and those who are deaf. Businesses who remained in violation of these acts were open to lawsuits and expensive fines.

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Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is nearest to X-rays?

A
microwaves
B
infrared light
C
gamma rays
D
radio waves
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The lens in the eyepiece of a reflecting telescope breaks. How will this most affect the function of the telescope?

A
Magnified images will appear upside down.
B
Magnified images will not be created.
C
Light from distant objects will not be captured.
D
Light rays will not be sent to the eyepiece.
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If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.

A
Civil settlement
B
Default judgment
C
Summary judgment
D
None of the above
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The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

A
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have shorter wavelengths.
B
Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have lower frequencies.
C
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has shorter wavelengths.
D
Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has higher frequencies.
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In a case where a man sues a corporation for unsafe business practices, he will have to meet what burden of proof?

A
Under the laws of man
B
A preponderance of evidence
C
Technical reasonability
D
Beyond a reasonable doubt

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