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Which of these reduces friction?
Which of these reduces friction?
When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, what is this process called?
When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, what is this process called?
Regeneration
What is any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body called?
What is any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body called?
Satellite
In chemistry, what must a substance contain to be classified as an organic substance?
In chemistry, what must a substance contain to be classified as an organic substance?
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Which element does NOT contain any neutrons?
Which element does NOT contain any neutrons?
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What does the chemical formula of a compound describe?
What does the chemical formula of a compound describe?
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What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion?
What is the symbol for the hydroxyl ion?
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The tympanic membranes are also known as the?
The tympanic membranes are also known as the?
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Which of the following actions produces a chemical change?
Which of the following actions produces a chemical change?
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Choking is prevented by the?
Choking is prevented by the?
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What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common?
What do a hydrogen molecule and an oxygen molecule have in common?
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Which of the following is a non-renewable source?
Which of the following is a non-renewable source?
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A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate?
A perpetual-motion machine can never be built because it is not possible to eliminate?
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Which of the following is a renewable source?
Which of the following is a renewable source?
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When scientists measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's?
When scientists measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's?
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A student bought a sandwich for 80 cents, milk for 20 cents, and pie for 30 cents. How much did the meal cost?
A student bought a sandwich for 80 cents, milk for 20 cents, and pie for 30 cents. How much did the meal cost?
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If a radar reports 30 tracks in one minute, what percentage of the time did the radar track the aircraft?
If a radar reports 30 tracks in one minute, what percentage of the time did the radar track the aircraft?
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A bag of potting soil is 1/4 peat moss. What part is dirt?
A bag of potting soil is 1/4 peat moss. What part is dirt?
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An airplane is at 32,000 feet above sea level and descends at an average rate of 1,000 feet per minute. How many minutes will it take for the airplane to land at 3,000 feet above sea level?
An airplane is at 32,000 feet above sea level and descends at an average rate of 1,000 feet per minute. How many minutes will it take for the airplane to land at 3,000 feet above sea level?
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A child is 2 1/2 feet tall. The child's mother is twice as tall as the child. How tall is the child's mother?
A child is 2 1/2 feet tall. The child's mother is twice as tall as the child. How tall is the child's mother?
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If postage costs 22 cents for the first ounce and 17 cents for each additional ounce, what is the cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces?
If postage costs 22 cents for the first ounce and 17 cents for each additional ounce, what is the cost of postage for a letter weighing 3 ounces?
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If a cyclist travels an average of 24 miles per day, how many days will it take to travel 600 miles?
If a cyclist travels an average of 24 miles per day, how many days will it take to travel 600 miles?
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In a class of 800, how many had a C average if 1/8 graduated with an A average and 1/2 got a B?
In a class of 800, how many had a C average if 1/8 graduated with an A average and 1/2 got a B?
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SMALL most nearly means?
SMALL most nearly means?
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EMPHASIZE most nearly means?
EMPHASIZE most nearly means?
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We will long remember our PERILOUS journey?
We will long remember our PERILOUS journey?
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INEPT most nearly means?
INEPT most nearly means?
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ADAGE most nearly means?
ADAGE most nearly means?
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ADMONITION most nearly means?
ADMONITION most nearly means?
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DECRY most nearly means?
DECRY most nearly means?
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MORATORIUM most nearly means?
MORATORIUM most nearly means?
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CAJOLE most nearly means?
CAJOLE most nearly means?
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What is the sale price of a sweater originally priced at $80 marked down by 25%?
What is the sale price of a sweater originally priced at $80 marked down by 25%?
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How many sales must Terry make to earn $765 altogether if Terry earns a $250 salary plus $5 per sale?
How many sales must Terry make to earn $765 altogether if Terry earns a $250 salary plus $5 per sale?
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If a baker doubles a recipe that calls for 6 2/3 cups of flour, how many cups of flour will be needed?
If a baker doubles a recipe that calls for 6 2/3 cups of flour, how many cups of flour will be needed?
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Together, two incomes total $28,000. One is $2,000 more than the other. What is the smaller income?
Together, two incomes total $28,000. One is $2,000 more than the other. What is the smaller income?
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A pizza is cut into 8 equal pieces. A person who eats 1/2 of one piece eats what fraction of the pizza?
A pizza is cut into 8 equal pieces. A person who eats 1/2 of one piece eats what fraction of the pizza?
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If a homeowner plans to hang wallpaper on a wall that is 10 feet long and uses strips of wallpaper that are 20 inches wide, how many strips of wallpaper will be required?
If a homeowner plans to hang wallpaper on a wall that is 10 feet long and uses strips of wallpaper that are 20 inches wide, how many strips of wallpaper will be required?
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If 2,200 people attended a football game and 3/4 were NOT season ticket holders, how many were?
If 2,200 people attended a football game and 3/4 were NOT season ticket holders, how many were?
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Most companies have a policy against nepotism, which is?
Most companies have a policy against nepotism, which is?
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CONTENTIOUS most nearly means?
CONTENTIOUS most nearly means?
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UNPRETENTIOUS most nearly means?
UNPRETENTIOUS most nearly means?
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BROACH most nearly means?
BROACH most nearly means?
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COMMUNIQUE most nearly means?
COMMUNIQUE most nearly means?
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VIRULENT most nearly means?
VIRULENT most nearly means?
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CONSTRUE most nearly means?
CONSTRUE most nearly means?
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Roosevelt made conscious use of the media almost from the moment he entered the White House. What can be inferred about Roosevelt?
Roosevelt made conscious use of the media almost from the moment he entered the White House. What can be inferred about Roosevelt?
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Which of the following sentences would most likely come next in the paragraph about home security?
Which of the following sentences would most likely come next in the paragraph about home security?
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According to the passage, a fable differs from a fairy tale in that a fable has?
According to the passage, a fable differs from a fairy tale in that a fable has?
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The woman's flying training detachment was the brainchild of Jacqueline Cochran. What does this passage suggest?
The woman's flying training detachment was the brainchild of Jacqueline Cochran. What does this passage suggest?
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What can be inferred from the passage about the importance of a good apple?
What can be inferred from the passage about the importance of a good apple?
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What does the paragraph imply about oil-based paints?
What does the paragraph imply about oil-based paints?
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What is the author's main point regarding leisurely vacations?
What is the author's main point regarding leisurely vacations?
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Which of the following is the main point of the passage about individuals changing history?
Which of the following is the main point of the passage about individuals changing history?
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What was the author's main point regarding diamonds?
What was the author's main point regarding diamonds?
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What is the relationship between caffeine and individuals' reactions?
What is the relationship between caffeine and individuals' reactions?
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If A=6 and B=5, what is the value of (A^2-B^2)^2?
If A=6 and B=5, what is the value of (A^2-B^2)^2?
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If x+3y=7 and y=2, what does x equal?
If x+3y=7 and y=2, what does x equal?
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What is 5x times (3x^2-5)?
What is 5x times (3x^2-5)?
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What is the sum of 3x^3-2x+8, 2x^2+5x and x^3+2x^2-3x-3?
What is the sum of 3x^3-2x+8, 2x^2+5x and x^3+2x^2-3x-3?
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If x=4, which expression does not equal 9?
If x=4, which expression does not equal 9?
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If 2^x=32, what is x?
If 2^x=32, what is x?
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Solve for the following equation for D; B=CD. What is D?
Solve for the following equation for D; B=CD. What is D?
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What is 3A^2+a^2 added to a+6?
What is 3A^2+a^2 added to a+6?
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If x=-2 and y=3, what is the value of 2y-x?
If x=-2 and y=3, what is the value of 2y-x?
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What is 12/50 in its simplest form?
What is 12/50 in its simplest form?
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What is -25-8?
What is -25-8?
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What is -2^5?
What is -2^5?
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What is the area of a parallelogram if its length is x+4 and its height is x+3?
What is the area of a parallelogram if its length is x+4 and its height is x+3?
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What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
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Which of the following tools is used to remove a molecule from an electronic assembly?
Which of the following tools is used to remove a molecule from an electronic assembly?
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Silicon chips are used primarily in?
Silicon chips are used primarily in?
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What does a standard multimeter NOT measure?
What does a standard multimeter NOT measure?
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Where current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes?
Where current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes?
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This is the symbol for a?
This is the symbol for a?
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When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, what should you do?
When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, what should you do?
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Electrical current flowing from one company to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?
Electrical current flowing from one company to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?
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When one wire conductor is coded with solder, the process is called?
When one wire conductor is coded with solder, the process is called?
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Utility company power lines carry what kind of current?
Utility company power lines carry what kind of current?
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Which of the following is not part of any car's drivetrain?
Which of the following is not part of any car's drivetrain?
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Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
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The catalytic converter is part of what system?
The catalytic converter is part of what system?
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How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine?
How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine?
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Pistons are usually made from what material?
Pistons are usually made from what material?
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What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifold and cylinder heads?
What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifold and cylinder heads?
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A torque wrench is used to tighten a bolt when?
A torque wrench is used to tighten a bolt when?
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Mechanical or hydraulic devices that regulate the speed of a machine are called?
Mechanical or hydraulic devices that regulate the speed of a machine are called?
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Which of the following is usually supplied in two parts that must be mixed prior to use?
Which of the following is usually supplied in two parts that must be mixed prior to use?
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Study Notes
Physics and Chemistry Concepts
- Ball bearings are used to reduce friction in mechanisms.
- Regeneration refers to the process by which a lobster can regrow a lost claw.
- Celestial bodies that revolve around larger bodies are called satellites.
- Organic substances must contain carbon atoms to be classified as such.
- Hydrogen is the only element without neutrons, existing solely with one proton.
- The chemical formula of a compound indicates both the elements present and their respective ratios.
Chemical Compounds and Reactions
- The symbol for the hydroxyl ion is OH-.
- The tympanic membranes, commonly known as ear drums, play a vital role in hearing.
- Dissolving salt in hot water produces a chemical change.
- The epiglottis acts as a barrier to prevent choking by covering the voice box.
- Viscosity is a measure of a liquid's resistance to flow.
Mathematics and Financial Calculations
- A student's meal costing 80 cents for a sandwich, 20 cents for milk, and 30 cents for pie totals $1.30.
- A radar that tracks 30 times in a minute has a 50% tracking efficiency.
- If a bag of potting soil is 1/4 peat moss, then 3/4 of it is dirt.
- An airplane at 32,000 feet descending to 3,000 feet will take 29 minutes at a rate of 1,000 feet per minute.
- If the first ounce of postage costs 22 cents and adds 17 cents for each additional ounce, a 3-ounce letter costs 56 cents.
Measurements and Weight
- A pizza cut into 8 pieces with half of one piece eaten means 1/16 of the pizza is consumed.
- A homeowner needs 5 strips of wallpaper for a 10-foot wall if each strip is 20 inches wide.
- In a class of 800, with 1/8 graduating with an A, 1/2 with a B, the remaining 300 had a C average.
Vocabulary and Language Skills
- "Small" is synonymous with "little."
- "Emphasize" means to accentuate something.
- "Perilous" relates to danger, while "inept" describes a bungling manner.
- "Adage" represents a proverb, whereas "admonition" signifies a warning.
Reading Comprehension Insights
- Understanding that media played a crucial role in Roosevelt's presidency highlights his acknowledgment of its influence.
- Simple, inexpensive household objects can effectively secure homes, such as keeping a radio on.
- Individuals, regardless of their stature, can make impactful changes in history, evident through various historical figures.
- Diamonds are valued for their brilliance, often overlooked in ancient times compared to colored stones like rubies and sapphires.
Electronic Principles and Applications
- Caffeine acts as a mild stimulant with varying effects based on individual sensitivity.
- Electrical circuits can be classified as open when interrupted by a blown fuse, and transformers serve specific functions within electrical systems.
- Power lines typically transmit alternating current, and a different potential is necessary to create electric flow.
Automotive Knowledge
- The catalytic converter is a critical component of the emission control system in vehicles.
- V-8 automobile engines typically have 8 crankshafts, while aluminum is the preferred material for pistons.
- Torque wrenches are specialized tools used for accurately tightening engine components to ensure proper force application.
Electrical Safety Practices
- When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, it is important to observe polarity.
- Chip pullers are instruments designed to remove molecules from electronic assemblies.
These notes consolidate essential knowledge across various subjects, aiding in the understanding and retention of key concepts.
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Test your knowledge on essential physics and chemistry concepts. This quiz covers topics such as friction, regeneration in lobsters, chemical compounds, and the properties of elements. Prepare to challenge your understanding of both fundamental principles and chemical reactions.
