« previous next »

Author Question: Scientists use the metric system chiefly because it is more accurate than the English system. A) ... (Read 47 times)

Coya19@aol.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
on: Jul 29, 2018
Scientists use the metric system chiefly because it is more accurate than the English system.
 
  A) True B) False

Question 2

The intensity of sunlight falling on the earth is about 1.4 kW/m2 (before any gets absorbed by our atmosphere). At what rate does the sun emit light energy? (The earth-sun distance = 1.5  108 km and the earth's radius = 6.4  103 km.)
 
  A) 4.0  1026 W
  B) 3.2  1022 W
  C) 7.2  1014 W
  D) 7.6  108 W


mcarey591

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 365
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Defying thousands of years of conventional wisdom, scientists are reporting that it is possible for Defying thousands of years of conventional wisdom, scientists are reporting that it is possible for
Relationship of the conduction system to an ECG strip. Relationship of the conduction system to an ECG strip.
Interrelationships of the integumentary system with other body systems Interrelationships of the integumentary system with other body systems
Stressing that education reproduces a country’s social class system, conflict theorists point out ... Stressing that education reproduces a country’s social class system, conflict theorists point out ...
The respiratory system. The respiratory system.
The Digestive System The Digestive System
Video: Control of ventilation rate by other brain centers (posts, hypothalamus & cerebral cortex)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library