A solid object can be deformed in three fundamental ways. Consider a block of steel that has sunk to the bottom of a lake. The deformation of the block due to water pressure is

Acup of coffee sits on the dashboard of an automobile. the car goes around a sharp curve. even though you hold the cup still, coffee still splashes out. this can best be explained due to a) density. b) friction. c) gravity. d) inertia.

Matter is needed to transfer thermal energy bya. conductionb. convectionc. radiation d. both a & b.

Humidity is to blame for that muggy, steamy feeling you experience on some hot summer days. what gas in the atmosphere causes humidity? a) oxygen b) hydrogen c) nitrogen d) water vapor