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evelyn o bentley

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When Percival Lowell insisted on the existence of Martian canals, even though his observations were discredited by other scientists, he exhibited
 
  A) objectivity
  B) stupidity
  C) insanity
  D) personal bias

Question 2

Process of Science: Give some everyday examples that illustrate Newton's Laws of Motion.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Many possibilities here. For example, ice skating (low friction demonstrates first law, changing direction requires pushing the opposite way demonstrates the third law); billiard balls hitting each other and exchanging momentum (first law). An accelerating car pushes you back in your seat (second law), etc.



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