one group of atoms on the periodic tables are known as "noble gases". why have they been given this name?

How does water return to the oceans from the land

A long, straight wire (radius = 2.0 mm) carries a current of 2.0 A distributed uniformly over a cross section perpendicular to the axis of the wire. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at a distance of 1.0 mm from the axis of the wire?

An attractive force of 7.2 N occurs between two charges that are 0.20 m apart. If one charge is 4.0 μC, what is the other charge?

Witch of the following is not a function of a simple machine

Which value is equivalent to 178 centimeters? a. 1.78 millimeters b. 17.8 millimeters c. 1.78 meters d. 1.78 * 10-2 micrometers e. 1.78 * 10-5 kilometers

What is is the ratio of the distance over which the force is applied to the distance over which the load is moved

What factor can increase the potential energy of an object? A Decrease in speed B Decrease in density C Increase in temperature D Increase in height from the ground?

Microwave ovens emit microwave energy with a wavelength of 12.3 cm. What is the energy of exactly one photon of this microwave radiation?

When light bounces off a surface, which component will be reflected more - the component that is parallel to the surface, or the component that is perpendicular to the surface, and why?

What is 18 degrees celsius in fahrenheit?