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What is 7\( \sqrt{4} \) x 6\( \sqrt{4} \)?
To multiply terms with radicals, multiply the coefficients and radicands separately:
7\( \sqrt{4} \) x 6\( \sqrt{4} \)
(7 x 6)\( \sqrt{4 \times 4} \)
42\( \sqrt{16} \)
Now we need to simplify the radical:
42\( \sqrt{16} \)
42\( \sqrt{4^2} \)
(42)(4)
168
Which of the following is not a base unit in the metric system?
degree Fahrenheit
The Fahrenheit scale is used for measuring temperature in the British system. The metric system uses the Celsius scale.
All electricity is the movement of which subatomic particles?
electrons
All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
AC source
In contrast to the constant one-way flow of direct current, alternating current changes direction many times each second. Electricity is delivered from power stations to customers as AC because it provides a more efficient way to transport electricity over long distances.
What is a major difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?
one controls voluntary activity, one controls involuntary activity
Both are part of the peripheral nervous system. The somatic nervous system sends sensory information to the central nervous system and controls voluntary actions while the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.
Which of the following statements about a triangle is not true?
exterior angle = sum of two adjacent interior angles
A triangle is a three-sided polygon. It has three interior angles that add up to 180° (a + b + c = 180°). An exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior angles that are opposite (d = b + c). The perimeter of a triangle is equal to the sum of the lengths of its three sides, the height of a triangle is equal to the length from the base to the opposite vertex (angle) and the area equals one-half triangle base x height: a = ½ base x height.
The biosphere consists of which of the following?
all of these
The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).
Which of the following statements about a capacitor is false?
it is safe to touch a capacitor with your hands as long as it is small
The purpose of a capacitor is to retain electric charge and it will do so even after its input voltage is removed. After the input voltage is removed, the capacitor will slowly discharge but, depending on the size and characteristics of the capacitor, discharging could take from a few minutes to a few years. So, it's never safe to touch a capacitor with your hands and you should make sure to discharge any capacitors in a circuit before working on it using an appropriately high-wattage resistor or a capacitor discharge tool.
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the __________ to help break down protein.
stomach
Food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin in the stomach to help break down protein.