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cookcarl

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The appearance of a star to twinkle, or flicker, is caused by ____ of light through regions of different densities.
 A) reflection
  B) refraction
  C) diffraction
  D) scattering

Question 2

Which heat transfer mechanism describes the flow of energy from warmer to colder regions?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

conduction


cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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