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This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Loud concerts, power tools, construction work - they're affecting people's hearing. Hearing loss isn't just a problem for older people. In a few minutes, we're going to talk about some of the new high-tech ways of dealing with it. That's the subject of the latest New Yorker article by my guest, David Owen, who is a staff writer for the magazine. He's also a contributing editor at Golf Digest, which is how he got to play golf with Donald Trump. We'll talk about that, too.
But we're going to start with the subject of Owen's new book, "Where The Water Goes," about the Colorado River. The river and its tributaries supply water to over 36 million people in seven states - Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California - and irrigates close to 6 million acres of farmland. Owen writes about the engineering feats that make all that possible and the legal and environmental battles surrounding the river. The Colorado River is so overtaxed that by the time it reaches the U.S.-Mexico border it's dry.
David Owen, welcome to FRESH AIR. So can you give us a kind of overview sense of the manmade things that have been done to control and disseminate water from the Colorado through the West?
DAVID OWEN: When you look at the Colorado River, it's not a big river. It's done these amazing things. It carved the Grand Canyon. But it's not - it's not broad. It's not like the Mississippi. The Mississippi is 1,000 miles longer, and the entire annual flow of the Colorado River flows down the Mississippi every couple of weeks. And yet in the western United States, it's incredibly important, in seven states. It supplies water to something like 26 million people. It irrigates 6 million acres of agriculture. And most of those 6 million acres are land that the river itself deposited, silt from, you know, what's missing from the Grand Canyon. It spread out across Arizona and California.
So there's this enormous network of canals and irrigation ditches and tunnels that draw water from that river and take it in some cases hundreds of miles away, you know, 300 miles to the west to Los Angeles, you know, 300 miles to the east to Phoenix and Tucson, hundreds of miles across deserts into reservoirs and canal systems. And it's governed by its own - its own laws that determine who gets to pull that water and use it and what they get to use it for.
GROSS: The plan for dividing the water among the seven river states - Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California - that was written up in 1922. You seem to think it's a pretty bad agreement. What makes it so bad?
OWEN: Everybody thinks it's both a bad agreement and a good agreement. It's bad because it divided up the river at a time when people thought the river contained a lot more water than it actually does. It's one of these great sort of ironies of history that in the 19 - the 1920s were some of the wettest years in that part of the country since the 1400s. So the river at that time was carrying more water than ever. And so when the states divided up the river, they were dividing up - actually water that didn't exist. On the other side, the good side is that, well, it's almost a century later and that compact, the agreement among those states, still exists.
GROSS: So how has the world and how has the population in the West changed since 1922 in ways that might make that agreement kind of out-of-date?
OWEN: Well, in lots of ways. There are many more people than anybody imagined in 1922. Some of the biggest, fastest-growing cities in the country are cities that depend on water from that river. Some of the most productive agricultural land draws water from that river. You know, for a long time the fact that they had divided up water that wasn't there didn't make any difference because nobody figured out how to use up all the water anyway. But now we've gotten much better at it and we use it up. So we stretch it farther than people did in those days.
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The gravitational force between two objects is
proportional to the products of the masses and
proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The complete question is;
The gravitational force between two objects is ______ proportional to the products of the masses and _______ proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Answer:
First dash is directly
Second dash is inversely
Explanation:
From Newton's law of gravitation the gravitational force is given by the equation;
F = GMm/r²
Where:
F is gravitational force
M and m are two masses representing the two objects
r is the distance between them
G = universal gravitational constant
Thus, if we are to write it in proportion format, we will have;
F ∝ Mm/r²
From this proportion relationship, we can see that the Gravitational force is directly proportional to the products of the two masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Answer:
DirectlyInverselyExplanation:
The gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to the products of the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
The density of an object is dependent upon the object’s mass and ---
Answer:Volume
Explanation:
Density = mass/ Volume
Answer:
Volume
Explanation:
Which of the following equations accurately defines acceleration?
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Answer:
Acceleration (a) is the change in velocity (Δv) over the change in time (Δt), represented by the equation a = Δv/Δt. This allows you to measure how fast velocity changes in meters per second squared (m/s^2). Acceleration is also a vector quantity, so it includes both magnitude and direction.
Explanation:
Answer: i think its b
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PLS HELP which ones would be made of cells? and which ones show cell walls?
Cork, Sponge, Wood, Plastic, Tree
The first question's answer depends on what you mean by "sponge". If you're talking about sea sponges, then all but plastic are made up of cells. Some sponges used for cleaning are also made of plant material but also other, non-organic materials like dyes.
Cell walls are only present in plant cells, so they would be found in cork (derived from a certain tree bark), wood, and trees. Synthetic sponges made with plant material might also contain them, but they wouldn't be made entirely of cells with walls.
From given options or choices all are made up of cells except plastic and among the other four Cork, Sponge, Wood, and tree all show cell walls except Sponge.
A cell is the basic structural unit of all living organisms and contains various cell organelles. On the base of different cell organelles or presence or absence of the certain organelles help in distinct and divide the cell type.
The major types of cells are:
Prokaryotic cellsEukaryotic cellsPlastic is not a living organism as there are no cells and is made up of polymers of hydrocarbon.
The cell wall is one of the major cellular structures that helps in identifying the type of cell organism and protects the organism from the external environment. It classifies the organism on its constituent of the cell wall.
In eukaryotic cells, animal cells have no cell wall, however, fungi cells, plant cells have a cell wall. A sponge is an animal and other cork wood, and trees are plants or plant-based products.
Thus, the sponge does not show the cell wall.
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A 3900 kg truck is moving at 6.0 m/s what is the kinetic energy
Answer:
70200J
Explanation:
k.E = 1/2mv^2
K.E = 1/2(3900)(6)^2
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Answer:
2m 13[tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]s
Explanation:
1.5m = 1s
200m = [tex]\frac{200}{1.5}[/tex] × 1s
= 133[tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]s
= 2m 13[tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]s
A cannonball with a perfect horizontal velocity of 50.0 m/s flies 350 m before hitting the
ground. How much time was the cannonball in the air? Remember t d/v
05s
O 10s
35 s
7s
Answer:
7 sExplanation:
The time taken can be found by using the formula
[tex]t = \frac{d}{v} \\ [/tex]
d is the distance
v is the velocity
From the question we have
[tex]t = \frac{350}{50} = \frac{35}{5} = 7 \\ [/tex]
We have the final answer as
7 sHope this helps you
30 POINTS!!!! If you increase the frequency, what happens to the velocity of the wave?
In answering this question, describe how you determined the velocity as well as the result you arrived at. Then, provide a scientific explanation for this result, based on your knowledge of waves.
Answer:
As frequency increases, wavelength decreases. Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional. This basically means that when the wavelength is increased, the frequency decreases and vice versa.
Explanation:
A wave's velocity is independent of its intensity and equal to the product of its wavelength and frequency (number of vibrations per second) so, velocity remains constant if you increase the frequency.
What is Frequency?Frequency is defined as the no of waves that are passing from the point in respect to a given time. Frequency can be measured in Hertz. Humans, whose capacity to hear is normal, can hear between the frequency of 20 Hertz to 20000 Hertz.
In mathematical form, the frequency is the factor of one divided by the time period. The number of cycles or vibrations a body in periodic motion makes in one unit of time.
Wavelength reduces as frequency rises. The relationship between frequency and wavelength is inverse. In essence, this means that the frequency reduces as the wavelength increases and vice versa.
Frequency ∝ 1 / Wavelength
Velocity = Frequency × Wavelength
Thus, it remains constant.
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On a sunny summer day, why does a white car with a light-colored interior stay cooler than a black car with a dark-colored interior?
Solar radiation reflects off the lighter colours, away from the car, thus keeping the car cool
Solar radiation is absorbed into the lighter colours, keeping the car cool
Solar radiation is absorbed into the darker colours, keeping the car cool
Solar radiation reflects off the darker colours, away from the car, thus keeping the car cool
Answer: Solar radiation reflects off the lighter colours, away from the car, thus keeping the car cool
Explanation: This is because lighter colors reflect a good amount of radiation while darker colors absorb it. Just like, Antarctica hasn't completely melted because it reflects a lot of the heat that is acting upon it. Or, you notice that you get hotter when you wear a black shirt opposed to a white one.
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Answer:
the answer is the core
Explanation:
the core is composed of iron and nickel
What is the velocity of the rock after 3.00 seconds (the rock is falling from a cliff)
Answer:
29.4 m/s
Explanation:
Using the formula: V=Vi + g.t
where V: final velocity, this is what you want.
Vi: initial velocity, equals to zero as it is falling from rest.
g: acceleration due to gravity = 9.8
t: time, which equals 3 sec.
a block weighing (Fg) 50 N is resting on a steel table (us = 0.74). The minimum force to start this block moving is what N
Answer:37
Explanation:
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describe two uses for microwave radiation
heat food, warm water
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Answer:
Explanation:
A) The function of a switch is to shut the circuit down. There is a current flow of zero. Press the switch again and the circuit works.
Answer: D
B) a. This is a parallel circuit. It is the way all house wiring works.
B) b. Nothing happens. The other two bulbs continue on as before until someone presses the switch.
A 0.050 kg ball starts from rest at some unknown height on a toy roller coaster.
At a later time, it travels through the top of a loop at 2 m/s and a height of 0.40 m.
Since this track is frictionless, what was the starting height of the ball?
Answer:
The starting height of the ball is approximately 0.604 m
Explanation:
The given parameters are;
The mass of the the ball = 0.050
The speed with which it travels through the top loop = 2 m/s
The given height at which the ball moves at 2 m/s = 0.40 m
Therefore, we have;
1/2·m·v² = m·g·h
1/2·v² = g·h
h = 1/2·v²/g = 1/2 × 2²/9.81 ≈ 0.204
The additional height = h = 0.204 m
Therefore;
The starting height of the ball ≈ The given height at which the ball moves at 2 m/s + h
The starting height of the ball ≈ 0.40 + 0.204 = 0.604 m
The starting height of the ball ≈ 0.604 m.
When any object in rest, then potential energy is present. But when object is in motion then object have kinetic energy.
Starting height of the ball is 0.604 m.
We know that, when any object is start from rest, then potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
[tex]\frac{1}{2}mv^{2} =mgh[/tex]
Where m is mass of object, g is gravitational acceleration , h is height and v is velocity of object. (value of g = 9.81 m/ second square)
from above equation,
we get, extra height [tex]h=\frac{v^{2} }{2g} \\\\h=\frac{4}{2*9.81}\\\\h=0.204[/tex] meter
The starting height of the ball will be sum of the height at which ball moves 2 m/s and extra height.
Starting height = 0.40 + 0.204 = 0.604 meter.
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How much power will it take to move a 10 kg mass at an acceleration of 2 m/s² a distance of 10 meters in 5 seconds?
Answer:
100 Watts
Explanation:
These equations are needed to work out the answer:
power= work done/ time takenwork done= force* distanceforce= mass* accelerationforce: 10 kg* 2m/s= 20
work done: 20* 10m=200
power: 200/2=100
Which of the following charts correctly compares plant and animal cells?
Answer:
Wheres the charts??
Explanation:
Atoms of two different elements must have different
A. Electrical charges
B. Number of neutrons
C. Atomic numbers
D. Energy levels
Explanation:
C. Atomic numbers....
Answer:
atomic numbers
Explanation:
In order for two atoms to be different, they have to have a different number of protons. Protons are represented by the atomic number. Thus, atoms of two DIFFERENT elements must have different atomic numbers.
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How much Tension force is required to pull a 1500 kg car (it is being towed) forward with an acceleration of 3 m/s^2 if the friction force on the towed car's tires is pulling backward with a force of 2500 N?
If the pull is done horizontally, then the net force on the car is
∑ F = T - f = (1500 kg) (3 m/s²)
where T is the magnitude of the tension in the towing cable, and f is the friction which points in the opposite direction. Then
T = f + (1500 kg) (3 m/s²)
T = 2500 N + 4500 N
T = 7000 N
Coretta feels confident in her abilities, and she frequently makes contributions to her local community. Based on this information, what can you assume is true about Coretta?
A She has good emotional health.
B She makes self-esteem a priority.
C She recently improved her mental health.
D She exercises at least twice a day.
Answer:
A She has good emotional health.
Explanation:
When a 0.622 kg basketball hits the floor, its velocity changes from 4.23 m/s down to 3.85 m/s up. If the average force was 72.9 N, how much time was it in contact with the floor?
(Unit = s)
Remember: up is +, down is -
Answer:
t = 0.0689 s
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of a basketball, m = 0.622 kg
Initial velocity, u = 4.23 m/s (downward or negative)
Final velocity, v = 3.85 m/s (up of positive)
Average force, F = 72.9 N
We need to find the time it was in contact with the floor. The force is given by :
[tex]F=ma\\\\F=m\dfrac{v-u}{t}\\\\t=\dfrac{m(v-u)}{F}\\\\t=\dfrac{0.622\times (3.85-(-4.23))}{72.9}\\\\t=0.0689\ s[/tex]
So, the time of contact is 0.0689 s.
A fish is 4.7 cm from the front surface of a fish bowl of radius 21 cm. Where does the fish appear to be to someone in air viewing it from in front of the bowl? Do not forget the proper sign. (Give your answer in cm.)
______ cm
Where does the fish appear to be when it is 38.9 cm from the front surface of the bowl? (Give your answer in cm.)
______ cm
Answer:
Explanation:
From the information given:
We can properly determine the distance where the fish appear in the air viewing it from in front of the bowl by using the formula:
[tex]\dfrac{n_i}{d_o}+\dfrac{n_2}{d_1}= \dfrac{n_2-n_1}{r}[/tex]
where;
[tex]n_1[/tex] = refractive index in the air; = 1.33 &
[tex]n_2[/tex] = refractive index in water. = 1
[tex]\dfrac{n_2}{d_i}= \dfrac{n_2-n_1}{r}-\dfrac{n_1}{d_o}[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{1}{d_i}= \dfrac{1-1.33}{-21 \ cm}-\dfrac{1.33}{4.7\ cm}[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{1}{d_i}= - 0.26726 \ cm[/tex]
[tex]d_i =\dfrac{1}{ - 0.26726 \ cm}[/tex]
[tex]\mathbf{d_i }[/tex] = - 3.74 cm
2)
To determine where the fish appear to be when it is 38.9 cm from the front surface of the bowl by using the formula:
[tex]\dfrac{n_2}{d_i}= \dfrac{n_2-n_1}{r}-\dfrac{n_1}{d_o}[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{1}{d_i}= \dfrac{1-1.33}{-21 \ cm}-\dfrac{1.33}{38.9\ cm}[/tex]
[tex]\dfrac{1}{d_i}=- 0.0184759 \ cm[/tex]
[tex]d_i = \dfrac{1}{- 0.0184759 \ cm}[/tex]
[tex]\mathbf{d_i = }[/tex] -54.12 cm
define unit aland how many types of unit are there . Name them?
Answer:
7. They arethe meter (m), the kilogram (kg), the second (s), the kelvin (K), the ampere (A), the mole (mol), and the candela (cd)
Explanation:
7. They arethe meter (m), the kilogram (kg), the second (s), the kelvin (K), the ampere (A), the mole (mol), and the candela (cd)
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Answer:
C
Explanation:
which one?? please someone quick!
Answer:
i think its second law of motion.
Explanation:
Answer:
it’s the second law
Explanation:
A car travels 3500 m in 200 seconds what is the car speed
Answer:
17.5 m/s
Explanation:
We can calculate the meters per second by dividing the distance by time. 3500 divided by 200 is 17.5, therefore the speed is 17.5 meters per second.
Which two types of waves require matter in order to travel? A. Light waves B. Sound waves C. Electromagnetic waves D. Water waves
Answer:
b & c
Explanation:
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A parallel-plate capacitor is constructed using adielectric material whose dielectric constant is 3.00 and whose dielectric strength is 2.00X108V/m. The desired capacitance is 0.250 μF, and the capacitor must withstand a maximum potential difference of 4.00 kV. Find the minimum area of the capacitor plates.
Answer:
A = 0.188 m²
Explanation:
First we find the distance between the plates by using the formula of electric field intensity:
E = ΔV/d
d = ΔV/E
where,
d = distance between plates = ?
ΔV = Potential Difference = 4 KV = 4000 V
E = Electric Field = 2 x 10⁸ V/m
Therefore,
d = 4000 V/(2 x 10⁸ V/m)
d = 2 x 10⁻⁵ m
Now, we find the Area of Plates by using formula of capacitance:
C = A∈₀∈r/d
where,
C = Capacitance = 0.25 μF = 0.25 x 10⁻⁶ F
A = Area of Plates = ?
∈₀ = Permittivity of free space = 8.85 x 10⁻¹² C/N.m²
∈r = Dielectric Constant = 3
Therefore,
0.25 x 10⁻⁶ F = A(8.85 x 10⁻¹² C/N.m²)(3)/(2 x 10⁻⁵ m)
A = (0.25 x 10⁻⁶ F)(2 x 10⁻⁵ m)/(3)(8.85 x 10⁻¹² C/N.m²)
A = 0.188 m²
Colette launches an air rocket in the upward, positive direction. It launches
with an initial velocity of 25.5 m/s. It accelerates in the downward, negative
direction at a rate of 9.81 m/s2. After 3.5 seconds, what is the magnitude of
the rocket's displacement?
A) 29 meters
B) 31 meters
C) –150 meters
D) 150 meters
Answer:
b
Explanation:
Answer:
The answer is A) 29 meters
Explanation:
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Answer:
Honestly for me it's a bit too blurry. Sorry luv.:(
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