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genevieve1028

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The absence of a magnetic field on Venus probably stems from its:
 
  A) nearness to the Sun.
  B) extremely thick atmosphere.
  C) slow rotation.
  D) high surface temperatures.
  E) lower density than Earth, suggesting an absence of an iron core.

Question 2

What is white light? Why do we perceive different colors with a prism?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

White light is composed of all the colors blended together uniformly. The colors are all present, as is shown when a prism spreads them back apart; each color corresponds to a different wavelength of EM radiation.



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