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lb_gilbert

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The actual fission reactions that release energy in a nuclear power plant are about
 
  A) two-thirds from uranium-235 and one-third from uranium-239.
  B) one-third from uranium-235 and two-thirds from uranium-239.
  C) two-thirds from uranium-235 and one-third from plutonium-239.
  D) one-third from uranium-235 and two-thirds from plutonium-239.

Question 2

Sometimes, people say that plants make energy from the sun. However, plants make sugars using sunlight. Stating that plants make energy is
 
  A) a violation of the Law of the Conservation of Momentum.
  B) a violation of the First Law of Thermodynamics.
  C) a violation of the Law of Inertia.
  D) a violation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics.


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jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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