The release of energy by particles of matter that have absorbed extra energy is called what?

Charge in an Electric Field: A pair of charged conducting plates produces a uniform field of 12,000 N/C, directed to the right, between the plates. The separation of the plates is 40 mm.

Three resistors having the same resistance value are wired in parallel. How does the equivalent resistance compare to the resistance value of a single resistor?

Supplies are dropped from an airplane on to a remote island. A parachute is used to reduce the impact when the supplies strike the ground.

Why is it that, in a spoon, you can see yourself upside down? Bamboozled me for years.

As a change of state is occurring, the temperature of the system does not change. a. True b. False

What does Kepler's second law state? A. Planets travel in ellipses. B. Planets sweep equal areas in equal times. C. A planet's apparent backward movement is termed retrograde motion. D.

Why do charges build up in a cloud

How does the wave model of electrons orbiting the nucleus account for discrete energy values?

An ecosystem is all the populations of organisms that live together and A. the microorganisms that depend on them. B. the organisms that generate energy from sunlight. C. the physical factors with which they interact. D.

Which statement about magnetic poles is accurate? A) Same magnetic poles attract, while different magnetic poles repel. B) Same magnetic poles attract, while different magnetic poles attract.