Determine if the outside temperature is a function of the time of day or if the time of day is a function of temperature and explain why or why not.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Temperature is a function of the time of day. There can be only one temperature at any particular time.

In contrast, a particular temperature can occur more than one time in a day, so time is not a function of temperature.


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Select all sets in which the number - 15 is an element.
A. natural numbers
B. real numbers
C. irrational numbers
D. rational numbers
E. whole numbers
F. integers

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the answer is A. natural numbers

-15 is an element of-

B. real numbers

D. rational numbers

F. integers

What is a number?

A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. The original examples are natural number 1,2,3,4 and so forth.

Given number is 15.

A. natural numbers

The natural numbers are the set of all the whole numbers excluding zero. They are positive whole number.

Here, -15 is a negative number,

Hence, -15 is an not element of natural number.

B. real numbers

Real numbers are those numbers that has no imaginary part. It also include both rational and irrational number.

Since -15 has no imaginary part

Hence, -15 is an element of real number.

C. irrational numbers

An irrational number is real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

Here -15 can be expressed as ratio of two integers,

Hence,-15 is not an element of irrational number.

D. rational numbers
A rational number is real number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

Here -15 can be expressed as ratio of two integers,

Hence, -15 is an element of rational number.

E. whole numbers

Whole numbers are positive numbers, including zero, without any decimal or fractional parts. Negative numbers are not considered "whole numbers."

Since,Negative numbers are not considered whole numbers

Hence, -15 is not an element of whole number.

F. integers

An integer is a whole number (not a fractional number) that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples of integers are: -5, 1, 5, 8, 97, and 3,043

Hence, -15 is an element of integers.

Hence, we conclude that,

-15 is an element of-

B. real numbers

D. rational numbers

F. integers

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4. A solution of 60% fertilizer is to be mixed with a solution of 21% fertilizer to form 234 liters of a 43% solution. How many liters of the 60% solution must be used?
SHOW YOUR WORK

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Given:

A solution of 60% fertilizer is to be mixed with a solution of 21% fertilizer to form 234 liters of a 43% solution.

To find:

The quantity of the 60% solution in the mixture.

Solution:

Let x be the quantity of the 60% solution and y be the quantity of the 21% solution.

Quantity of mixture is 234. So,

[tex]x+y=234[/tex]

[tex]x=234-y[/tex]                  ...(i)

The mixture has 43% fertilizer. So,

[tex]\dfrac{60}{100}x+\dfrac{21}{100}y=\dfrac{43}{100}\times 234[/tex]

Multiply both sides by 100.

[tex]60x+21y=10062[/tex]            ...(ii)

Using (i) and (ii), we get

[tex]60(234-y)+21y=10062[/tex]

[tex]14040-60y+21y=10062[/tex]

[tex]-39y=10062-14040[/tex]

[tex]-39y=-3978[/tex]

Divide both sides by -39.

[tex]\dfrac{-39y}{-39}=\dfrac{-3978}{-39}[/tex]

[tex]y=102[/tex]

Putting this value in (i), we get

[tex]x=234-102[/tex]

[tex]x=132[/tex]

Therefore, 132 liters of the 60% solution must be used.

Write the standard form of the equation of the circle with center (8,−1) that passes through the point (6,7)

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Answer:

(x - 8)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = 68

Step-by-step explanation:

The standard form of the equation of the circle with center (8,−1) is :

(x - 8)^2 + (y + 1)^2 = R^2

If the circle passes through the point (6,7) that means that the point (6,7) is a solution of the equation and we can replace (x,y) with (6,7) to find R.

Solve for X and show your work and explain please

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Answer: x = 45

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

(2/3)x + 4 = (4/5)x - 2

Add 2 on both sides

(2/3)x + 4 + 2 = (4/5)x - 2 + 2

(2/3)x + 6 = (4/5)x

Subtract (2/3)x on both sides

(2/3)x + 6 - (2/3)x = (4/5)x - (2/3)x

6 = (12/15)x - (10/15)x

6 = (2/15)x

Divide 2/15 on both sides

6 / (2/15) = (2/15)x / (2/15)

[tex]\boxed{x=45}[/tex]

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Answer:

x = 45

Step-by-step explanation:

2/3 x + 4 = 4/5x - 2             Add 2 to both sides

2/3 x + 4 + 2 = 4/5x            Combine

2/3x + 6 = 4/5x                   Subtract 2/3 x from both sides.

6 = 4/5x - 2/3 x                  Multiply both sides by 15

6*15 = 4/5 x * 15 - 2/3x * 15

6*15 = 12x - 10x                   Combine the left and right

90 = 2x                               Divide by 2

x = 45

Let's see if it works.

LHS = 2/3 * 45 + 4

LHS = 2*15 + 4

LHS = 30 + 4

LHS = 34

RHS

Right hand side = 4/5 * 45 - 2

RHS = 36 - 2

RHS = 34 which is the same as the LHS

A 40-foot ladder is leaning against a building and forms a 29.32° angle with the ground. How far away from the building is the base of the ladder? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

45.88 feet
34.88 feet
22.47 feet
19.59 feet

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Answer:

34.88

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test

The distance between the building and the ladder is 34.88 foot, the correct option is B.

What is a Right Triangle?

A triangle in which one of the angle measure is equal to 90 degree is called a right triangle.

The ladder forms a right triangle with the building and the ground,

The length of the triangle is 40 foot

The angle made by the ladder is 29.32 degree

By using Trigonometric Ratios

cos 29.32 = Base /  Hypotenuse

cos 29.32 = Base / 40

Base is the distance between the building and the ladder.

Base = 34.88 foot

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Reason Can you subtract a positive integer from a positive integer
and get a negive result? Explain your answer.

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Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

No matter the situation, when you multiply a negative by a negativeyou get a positive and a positive by a positive you get a positive. but if its two different like a negative and a positive then its NEGITIVE.

let's say you have 23 and you're multiplying by 2.

It's always increasing so it doesnt ever reach the negitive numbers.

Round 573.073 to the greatest place

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Answer:

574

Step-by-step explanation:

To round a two-digit number to the nearest ten, simply increase it or decrease it to the nearest number that ends in 0: When a number ends in 1, 2, 3, or 4, bring it down; in other words, keep the tens digit the same and turn the ones digit into a 0

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please solve the question ​

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Answer:

[tex]g(-1) = -1[/tex]

[tex]g(0.75) = 0[/tex]

[tex]g(1)= 1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

See attachment

Solving (a): g(-1)

We make use of:

[tex]g(x) = -1[/tex]

Because: [tex]-1 \le x < 0[/tex] is true for x =-1

Hence:

[tex]g(-1) = -1[/tex]

Solving (b): g(0.75)

We make use of:

[tex]g(x) = 0[/tex]

Because: [tex]0 \le x < 1[/tex] is true for x =0.75

Hence:

[tex]g(0.75) = 0[/tex]

Solving (b): g(1)

We make use of:

[tex]g(x) = 1[/tex]

Because: [tex]1 \le x < 2[/tex] is true for x =1

Hence:

[tex]g(1)= 1[/tex]

find the missing side of the triangle

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Answer:

x = 34

Step-by-step explanation:

Pytago:

x[tex]30^{2} + 16^{2} = x^2\\x = \sqrt{30^2 + 16^2} \\x = 34[/tex]

If path has 56 marbles and he gave Sandra 34 how many marbles will he have left?​

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Answer:

22

Step-by-step explanation:

You just subtract them

56-34

= 22

56-34= 22
Therefore your answer is 22

8.9 x 10^3 in standard notation

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Answer:

that is n standard notation mah frand

8.9 × 10^3 being scientific notation of " 8900 "

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If the mean of a given dataset is
42 and the standard deviation is
4, where will a majority of the
data lie?

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Answer:

A majority of the data will lie between 38 and 46.

Step-by-step explanation:

It can be said that a majority of the data of a distribution lies within 1 standard deviation of the mean.

In this question:

Mean of 42, standard deviation of 4.

42 - 4 = 38

42 + 4 = 46

A majority of the data will lie between 38 and 46.

I got a negative number as an answer for this sine rule question and I don't know what did I do wrong​

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Answer:

x=14.42192

Step-by-step explanation:

Angle A = 180 - 86 =94

The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180

sin A        sin 46

------- = -----------

20            x

sin 94 * x = 20 sin 46

x = 20 sin 46 / sin 94

x=14.42192

Paul can install a 300-square-foot hardwood floor in 18 hours. Matt can install the same floor in 22 hours. How long would it take Paul and Matt to install the floor working together?
4 hours
9.9 hours
13.2 hours
30 hours

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Answer:

9.9 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula to determine the time together is

1/a+1/b = 1/c  where a and b are the times alone and c is the time together

1/18 + 1/22 = 1/c

The least common multiply of the denominators is 198c

198c(1/18 + 1/22 = 1/c)

11c+ 9c = 198

20c = 198

Divide by 20

20c/20 =198/20

c =9.9

Answer:

B - 9.9 hrs

Step-by-step explanation:

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Solve for x: 10/3 = x/(−5/2)

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Answer:

  x = -25/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply by the inverse of the coefficient of x. Reduce the fraction.

  (-5/2)(10/3) = (-5/2)(x/(-5/2))

  -50/6 = x = -25/3

Answer:

-25/3

Step-by-step explanation:

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Find the slope of the line that goes through the
(2,6) and (-1, -6)

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We can use the formula y2-y1/x2-x1 to get our slope. y2 and x2 are our second y and x coordinates, meanwhile y1 and x1 are our first y and x coordinates. -6-6/-1 -2 is -12/-3. -12/-3 is 4, the slope is 4.
the slope is 1/4 because you use the slope intercept formula

Q4.A/Find the linearization L(x, y) of the function f(x, y) = (x + y + 2)² at p. = (1,2)

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Answer:

Find the linearization L(x,y) of the function at each point. f(x,y) = x2 + y2 + 1 a. (4,0) b. (2,0) a. L(x,y) = Find the linearization L(x,y,z) of the function f(x,y,z) = 1x2 + y2 +z2 at the points (7,0,0), (3,4,0), and (4,4,7). The linearization of f(x,y,z) at (7,0,0) is L(x,y,z)= (Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)

Find an equation of the plane orthogonal to the line
(x,y,z)=(0,9,6)+t(7,−7,−6)

which passes through the point (9, 6, 0).

Give your answer in the form ax+by+cz=d (with a=7).

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The given line is orthogonal to the plane you want to find, so the tangent vector of this line can be used as the normal vector for the plane.

The tangent vector for the line is

d/dt (⟨0, 9, 6⟩ + ⟨7, -7, -6⟩t ) = ⟨7, -7, -6⟩

Then the plane that passes through the origin with this as its normal vector has equation

x, y, z⟩ • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

We want the plane to pass through the point (9, 6, 0), so we just translate every vector pointing to the plane itself by adding ⟨9, 6, 0⟩,

(⟨x, y, z⟩ - ⟨9, 6, 0⟩) • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

Simplifying this expression and writing it standard form gives

x - 9, y - 6, z⟩ • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

7 (x - 9) - 7 (y - 6) - 6z = 0

7x - 63 - 7y + 42 - 6z = 0

7x - 7y - 6z = 21

so that

a = 7, b = -7, c = -6, and d = 21

An equation of the plane orthogonal to the line 7x - 7y - 6z = 21.

The given line is orthogonal to the plane you want to find,

So the tangent vector of this line can be used as

The normal vector for the plane.

The tangent vector for the line is,

What is the tangent vector?

A tangent vector is a vector that is tangent to a curve or surface at a given point.

d/dt (⟨0, 9, 6⟩ + ⟨7, -7, -6⟩t ) = ⟨7, -7, -6⟩

Then the plane that passes through the origin with this as its normal vector has the equation

⟨x, y, z⟩ • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

We want the plane to pass through the point (9, 6, 0), so we just

translate every vector pointing to the plane itself by adding ⟨9, 6, 0⟩,

(⟨x, y, z⟩ - ⟨9, 6, 0⟩) • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

Simplifying this expression and writing it in standard form gives

⟨x - 9, y - 6, z⟩ • ⟨7, -7, -6⟩ = 0

7 (x - 9) - 7 (y - 6) - 6z = 0

7x - 63 - 7y + 42 - 6z = 0

7x - 7y - 6z = 21

So that, a = 7, b = -7, c = -6, and d = 21.

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State the counting number in the periodic table of elements of the element considered to be the heaviest gas. (the answer should consist of numbers only)

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Answer:

  118

Step-by-step explanation:

Oganesson is the heaviest element ever created. It is a "super-heavy" noble gas with a half-life less than 1 millisecond. Its atomic number is 118.

Which ratio is equal to 27 : 81?

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3:9 and if you reduce it again, 1:3

Answer:

1:3

Step-by-step explanation:

27 : 81

Divide each side by 27

27/27 : 81/27

1:3

How many edges are there?

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Answer:

  24

Step-by-step explanation:

The front face is an 8-sided star, so has 8 edges. We presume the back face is the same, so it also has 8 edges. Each of the front vertices is connected by an edge to each of the corresponding back vertices, so there are 8 more edges connecting front and back.

The total number of edges is 8 + 8 + 8 = 24.

Find the length of the arc.

A. 539π/12 km
B. 9π/3 km
C. 9π/2 km
D. 18π km

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Answer:

b because it is I found out cus I took test

The length of the arc 9π/2 km.

The answer is option C.9π/2 km.

What is the arc of the circle?

The arc period of a circle can be calculated with the radius and relevant perspective using the arc period method.

  ⇒angle= arc/radius

     ⇒  135°=arc/6km

     ⇒ arc =135°*6km

     ⇒arc=135°*π/180° * 6km

    ⇒arc = 9π/2 km

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A line contains the piont (4,5) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -2/3. Write an equarion of the line satisfying the given conditions. Write the answer in slope-intercept form

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Answer:

[tex]y=\frac{3}{2}x-3.5[/tex] or, preferably, [tex]y=\frac{3}{2}x-\frac{7}{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

First is to find the perpendicular slope. In this case, you swap the numerator and denominator and then multiply that fraction by -1.

In this case, -2/3's inverse slope is 3/2.

Now, the initial y=3/2 passes through 7.5,5

So, you must subtract 3.5 from that to make it pass through 4,5.

In this way, you get the answer in slope-intercept form.

Answer:

y = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given a line with slope m then the slope of a line perpendicular to it is

[tex]m_{perpendicular}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{1}{m}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{1}{-\frac{2}{3} }[/tex] = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] , then

y = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] + c ← partial equation in slope- intercept form

To find c substitute (4, 5) into the partial equation

5 = 6 + c ⇒ c = 5 - 6 = - 1

y = [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] x - 1 ← equation of line

State if the scenario involves a permutation or a combination. Then find the number of possibilities.

A team of 15 basketball players needs to choose two players to refill the water cooler.

Permutation/Combination:

Answer:

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Answer:

Permutation ; 210 ways

Step-by-step explanation:

Permutation and combination methods refers to mathematical solution to finding the number of ways of making selection for a group of objects.

Usually, selection process whereby the order of selection does not matter are being treated using permutation, while those which takes the order of selection into cognizance are calculated using combination.

Here, selecting 2 players from 15 ; since order does not matter, we use permutation ;

Recall :

nPr = n! ÷ (n - r)!

Hence,

15P2 = 15! ÷ (15 - 2)!

15P2 = 15! ÷ 13!

15P2 = (15 * 14) = 210 ways

Find 0.2B
B=[50 10
25 15]

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Multiplying a matrix by a scalar results in every entry in a matrix get multiplied by that scalar, as defined,

[tex]a\begin{bmatrix}b&c\\d&e\\\end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix}ab&ac\\ad&ae\\\end{bmatrix}[/tex]

So in our case, ([tex]0.2=\frac{1}{5}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{1}{5}\begin{bmatrix}50&10\\25&15\\\end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix}\frac{50}{5}&\frac{10}{5}\\\frac{25}{5}&\frac{15}{5}\\\end{bmatrix}=\boxed{\begin{bmatrix}10&2\\5&3\\\end{bmatrix}}[/tex]

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please help brainliest to correct answer

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Answer:

Question to number 6 is-3

Question to number 7 is 3

Question to number 8 is 2 to the second power

Step-by-step explanation:

please correct me if I’m wrong and for number 8 I am correct it’s just I didn’t know how to put the little 2 on top of the big one

Step-by-step explanation:

question 6 is - 3

question 7 is 3

question 8 is 4

11 divided by 9876



Thank youuuu

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Answer:

770,7272727272727

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

8478 divided by 11= 770.7272727

if U>T, R>Q, S>T and T>R, which of the following is TRUE?
1. S>Q
2. U > S
3.U > R​
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3

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Answer:

C. 1 and 2

Step-by-step explantation:

First, i would order them as U>T, T>R, R>Q, S>T

we can rewrite them as

U>T>R>Q,

now adding S, we get U>S>T>R>Q,

so U>S

We can also rewrite all of them as inequalities:

U-T>0

T-R>0

R-Q>0

S-T>0

Add R-Q and T-R

(R-Q)+(T-R)>0

-Q+T>0

T>Q, but because S>T we can say S>Q

which of the following illustrates commutative property of addition? 17+4=4+17​

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Answer:

  17 +4 = 4 +17

Step-by-step explanation:

The only expression shown here illustrates that property.

Seven and one-half foot-pounds of work is required to compress a spring 2 inches from its natural length. Find the work required to compress the spring an additional 3 inch.

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Answer:

Apply Hooke's Law to the integral application for work: W = int_a^b F dx , we get:

W = int_a^b kx dx

W = k * int_a^b x dx

Apply Power rule for integration: int x^n(dx) = x^(n+1)/(n+1)

W = k * x^(1+1)/(1+1)|_a^b

W = k * x^2/2|_a^b

 

From the given work: seven and one-half foot-pounds (7.5 ft-lbs) , note that the units has "ft" instead of inches.   To be consistent, apply the conversion factor: 12 inches = 1 foot then:

 

2 inches = 1/6 ft

 

1/2 or 0.5 inches =1/24 ft

To solve for k, we consider the initial condition of applying 7.5 ft-lbs to compress a spring  2 inches or 1/6 ft from its natural length. Compressing 1/6 ft of it natural length implies the boundary values: a=0 to b=1/6 ft.

Applying  W = k * x^2/2|_a^b , we get:

7.5= k * x^2/2|_0^(1/6)

Apply definite integral formula: F(x)|_a^b = F(b)-F(a) .

7.5 =k [(1/6)^2/2-(0)^2/2]

7.5 = k * [(1/36)/2 -0]

7.5= k *[1/72]

 

k =7.5*72

k =540

 

To solve for the work needed to compress the spring with additional 1/24 ft, we  plug-in: k =540 , a=1/6 , and b = 5/24 on W = k * x^2/2|_a^b .

Note that compressing "additional one-half inches" from its 2 inches compression is the same as to  compress a spring 2.5 inches or 5/24 ft from its natural length.

W= 540 * x^2/2|_((1/6))^((5/24))

W = 540 [ (5/24)^2/2-(1/6)^2/2 ]

W =540 [25/1152- 1/72 ]

W =540[1/128]

W=135/32 or 4.21875 ft-lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

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Now most persons in this category supply themselves with information, as peddlers do with goods, for the benefit ofothers, and lay up stores in order to diffuse them abroad for the benefit of society in general. Not so my excellent uncle. Professor Hardwigg hestudied, he consumed the midnight oil, he pored over heavy tomes, and digested huge quartos and folios in order to keep the knowledge acquiredto himself.There was a reason, and it may be regarded as a good one, why my uncle objected to display his learning more than was absolutely necessary; hestammered; and when intent upon explaining the phenomena of the heavens, was apt to find himself at fault, and allude in such a vague way tosun, moon, and stars that few were able to comprehend his meaning. To tell the honest truth, when the right word would not come, it wasgenerally replaced by a very powerful adjective.As I said, my uncle, Professor Hardwigg, was a very learned man; and I now add a most kind relative. I was bound to him by the double ties ofaffection and interest. I took deep interest in all his doings, and hoped some day to be almost as learned myself. It was a rare thing for me to beabsent from his lectures. Like him, I preferred mineralogy to all the other sciences. My anxiety was to gain real knowledge of the earth. Geologyand mineralogy were to us the sole objects of life, and in connection with these studies many a fair specimen of stone, chalk, or metal did we breakwith our hammers.ResetNext