A wave can be described as

a continuous transmission of energy from one location to the next.

the disturbance of particles in an area.

the transmission of energy through individual particles.

the motion of particles in a medium.

Why is it okay to have a radioactive alpha source in a smoke detector in your house?

The speed of light is now defined to be 2.99792458 10 m/s (a) Express the speed of light to three significant figures m/s (b) Express the speed of light to five significant figures m/s (c) Express the speed of light to seven significant figures

A plane takes 4 hrs to fly 4200 km. What was the plane's velocity in km/hr?

Can someone explain what streamlining is in a simple way with an example.

True or False - Could Usain Bolt be faster? True False

Why will marchers at the end of a long parade following a band be out of step with marchers nearer the band

How would you explain photosynthesis to a new student in class

If the abosolute of a gas is 600 k, the temperature in degrees Celsius is

How does an electromagnetic wave propagate itself? a. A changing magnetic field induces an electric field perpendicular to the magnetic field. b. A changing electric field induces a magnetic field perpendicular to the electric field. c.

Which of the following is an example of convection? A. hot air rising and cooler air falling B. a hot object transferring heat to a cooler one C. a hot oven warming the air around it D. the rays of the Sun warming the earth