Complete the Following Statement: Today, the Standard Unit of Time

question 26

Multiple Choice

Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of time is defined in terms of

• A)the electromagnetic waves emitted by cesium atoms.
• B)the motion of the moon around the earth.
• C)the motion of a precision pendulum.
• D)the average solar day.
• E)the speed of light.

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Definitions:

Workers

Individuals employed by others or working on their own to earn a living through the provision of goods or services.

Identity

“The conception of the self reflexively and discursively understood by the self” (Kuhn, 2006, p. 1340); the story of the self that we tell to both ourselves and others.

Social

Relating to society or its organization, emphasizing the interactions and relationships among individuals within a community.

Fixed

Something that is set or determined without change; often refers to something that is stationary or has a permanent position.