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Friction between two or more solid objects that are not moving relative to each other is called:
static friction
Static friction is friction between two or more solid objects that are not moving relative to each other. An example is the friction that prevents a box on a sloped surface from sliding farther down the surface.
A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
What is \( \frac{4}{6} \) + \( \frac{4}{14} \)?
To add these fractions, first find the lowest common multiple of their denominators. The first few multiples of 6 are [6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60] and the first few multiples of 14 are [14, 28, 42, 56, 70, 84, 98]. The first few multiples they share are [42, 84] making 42 the smallest multiple 6 and 14 share.
Next, convert the fractions so each denominator equals the lowest common multiple:
\( \frac{4 x 7}{6 x 7} \) + \( \frac{4 x 3}{14 x 3} \)
\( \frac{28}{42} \) + \( \frac{12}{42} \)
Now, because the fractions share a common denominator, you can add them:
\( \frac{28 + 12}{42} \) = \( \frac{40}{42} \) = \(\frac{20}{21}\)
Which of these parts of digestion takes place in the mouth?
breaking down starches
Digestion begins in the mouth where the teeth and tongue break down food mechanically through chewing and saliva, via the enzyme salivary amylase, starts to break starches down chemically. From the mouth, food travels down the esophagus where contractions push the food into the stomach.
The __________ is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.
least common multiple
The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of two or more integers.
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
resistor
Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance. Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.
The distributor is responsible for:
timing the spark and distributing it to the correct cylinder
The distributor is driven by the engine's camshaft and is responsible for timing the spark and distributing it to the correct cylinder. The distributor cap contains a rotor that connects the ignition coil (and its high voltage) to the proper cylinder at the proper point in the stroke cycle.