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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.
Potential energy is energy that has the potential to be converted into what?
kinetic energy
Potential energy is the energy of an object by virtue of its position relative to other objects. It is energy that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.
Water freezing or boiling is an example of which of the following?
phase transition
A substance undergoes a phase transition when it moves from one state of matter to another, for example, when water freezes or boils.
This tool is a(n) __________.
chisel
A chisel has a long sharp edge and is used, often in conjunction with a hammer, for cutting. In woodworking, chisels are used to remove large sections of wood to create the initial shape of a design. In metalworking, chisels are used to remove waste metal when a smooth finish is not required.
Which class of lever is used to increase force on an object in the same direction as the force is applied?
second
A second-class lever is used to increase force on an object in the same direction as the force is applied. This lever requires a smaller force to lift a larger load but the force must be applied over a greater distance. The fulcrum is placed at one end of the lever and mechanical advantage increases as the object being lifted is moved closer to the fulcrum or the length of the lever is increased. An example of a second-class lever is a wheelbarrow.
Find the value of b:
5b + y = -1
-2b - 3y = -3
You need to find the value of b so solve the first equation in terms of y:
5b + y = -1
y = -1 - 5b
then substitute the result (-1 - 5b) into the second equation:
-2b - 3(-1 - 5b) = -3
-2b + (-3 x -1) + (-3 x -5b) = -3
-2b + 3 + 15b = -3
-2b + 15b = -3 - 3
13b = -6
b = \( \frac{-6}{13} \)
b = -\(\frac{6}{13}\)