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One Horsepower (hp) is equal to how many watts?
746
Power is the rate at which work is done, P = w/t, or work per unit time. The watt (W) is the unit for power and is equal to 1 joule (or newton-meter) per second. Horsepower (hp) is another familiar unit of power used primarily for rating internal combustion engines. 1 hp equals 746 watts.
Molecules and atoms that are inputs to a chemical reaction are known as which of the following?
reactants
During a chemical reaction molecules and atoms (reactants) are rearranged into new combinations that result in new kinds of atoms or molecules (products).
What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 18?
The formula for circumference is circle diameter x π. Circle diameter is 2 x radius:
c = πd
c = π(2 * r)
c = π(2 * 18)
c = 36π
What type of energy does an automotive battery produce?
direct current
An automotive battery produces direct current for use by automotive systems.
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.
Someone who has Rh-factor __________ blood cannot receive blood with a __________ type.
negative, positive
Blood transfer is limited by the type and Rh factor of the blood. Someone who has Rh-factor negative blood cannot receive blood with a positive type but a person with Rh-factor positive type blood can receive Rh-negative blood. Type O negative blood is the universal donor because it can be given to a person with any blood type. Type AB positive is the universal recipient meaning someone with this blood type can receive any other type of blood.
Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?
Jupiter
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.
This tool is a(n) __________.
punch
A punch is narrow and is used to drive objects like nails (pin punch) or for making guide marks for drilling (center punch) or patterns in wood or metal.