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Glencoe Physical Science (Homework)

James Finch

Physical Science, section 1, Fall 2010

Instructor: Dr. Friendly

Current Score: 9/15

Due: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 06:00 EDT

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4 0/2 5 0/2 0/2
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9/15

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Instructions

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1. 4/4 points All Submissions Notes Question: GIPC02 1.11.tc.
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Make the following conversions.
(a) 1200 mL to L
Enter a number.
Your answer is correct. L
(b) 2 km to cm
Enter a number.
Your answer is correct. cm
(c) 4.3 dg to mg
Enter a number.
Your answer is correct. mg
(d) 24°C to K
Enter a number.
Your answer is correct. K


2. 0/2 points All Submissions Notes Question: GIPC02 2.13.tc.
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A cyclist leaves home and rides due east for a distance of 25 km. She returns home on the same bike path.

If the entire trip takes 5 h, what is her average speed?
Enter a number.
Your answer is incorrect. km/h
What is her displacement?
Enter an exact number.
Your answer is incorrect. km

3. 5/5 points All Submissions Notes Question: GIPC02 3.16.ds.
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Classify the following as examples of static, sliding, or rolling friction.
(a) sledding down a hill
    

Your answer is correct.


(b) sitting in a chair
    

Your answer is correct.


(c) pushing a grocery cart
    

Your answer is correct.


(d) standing on a steep slope
    

Your answer is correct.


(e) rowing a boat
    

Your answer is correct.



4. –/2 points Notes Question: GIPC02 4.S1.07.
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A 87 kg diver jumps off a 10 m platform. Calculate how much gravitational potential energy the diver has at the top of the platform and halfway down. For more help, refer to the Math Skill Handbook.
at the top
Enter a number.
J
halfway down
Enter a number.
J

5. –/2 points Notes Question: GIPC02 5.S1.05.
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In which of the following situations is work being done? (Select all that apply.)



Explain your answers.