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saliriagwu

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Suppose the force of the air drag on an object is proportional to the speed of the object and in the direction opposite the object's velocity. If you throw an object upward, the magnitude of its acceleration is greatest
 
  A) right after the object is released.
  B) at the top of its trajectory.
  C) The acceleration of the object is the same throughout the entire trajectory.

Question 2

If the absolute temperature of an object is tripled, the thermal power radiated per unit surface area of this object will (assuming that its emissivity is not affected by the temperature change)
 
  A) increase by a factor of 3.
  B) increase by a factor of 9.
  C) increase by a factor of 18.
  D) increase by a factor of 27.
  E) increase by a factor of 81.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E



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