Which best describes what occurs when an object takes in a wave as the wave hits it?

A: transmission

B: absorption

C: reflection

D: refraction

Which statements describe characteristics of pseudoscience? Check all that apply. Pseudoscience is often based only on opinions. Pseudoscience is based on objective observations. Pseudoscience requires systematic experiments.

The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has had which effect on the earth's climate?

A 4.0 kg block is resting on a rough horizontal table. The coefficient of static friction us is 0.60. The static friction between the block and the table before any attempted motion is to start is N. (round to the nearest integer)

Which of the following is not a result or consequence of rising average air temperatures on Earth? Glaciers and ice sheets melt. Sea levels rise. Evaporation increases. Salinity increases.

You want to place a mirror at a blind turn on the staircase in your house. Which would be best suited for this purpose? a. flat mirror b. plane mirror c. convex mirror d. concave mirror

An elevator has mass 600 kg, not including passengers. the elevator is designed to ascend, at constant speed, a vertical distance of 20.0 m (five floors) in 16.0 s, and it is driven by a motor that can provide up to 40 hp to the elevator.

When two objects collide and stick together, what will happen to their speed, assuming momentum is conserved? They will move at the same velocity as whichever object was fastest initially.

Which planet shows evidence of water erosion?

What do nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common?

When plug prongs are connected to the metal case of an appliance, a part that should always be placed next to the case is a a. flat metal washer. b. hexagonal aluminum shoulder. c. steel nut. d. mica washer.