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bobthebuilder

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Is it possible for the driver of a car to accelerate the car without pressing on the accelerator?
 
  A) Yes, by pressing on the brake.
  B) Yes, by both of the above methods.
  C) Yes, by turning the steering wheel.
  D) No, because the only way to speed up is to press on the accelerator.
  E) No, because of the way that we define the word acceleration in physics.

Question 2

The astronomical phenomenon that created the elements heavier than iron is
 
  A) black holes.
  B) supernova explosions.
  C) the collapse of a star to a white dwarf.
  D) neutron stars.
  E) the birth or formation of stars.



chloejackso

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



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bobthebuilder

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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