If the Height of Water Behind a Dam Is Increased

question 13

Multiple Choice

If the height of water behind a dam is increased by a factor of two, then the maximum kinetic energy of the water at the bottom of the dam will increase by a factor of _____.

• A) one
• B) two
• C) four
• D) zero

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Definitions:

Poly(acrylonitrile)

A synthetic polymer made by polymerizing acrylonitrile, used in the production of fibers, plastics, and rubbers due to its strength and thermal stability.

Poly (vinyl Acetate)

A polymer made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used in adhesives, paints, and various coatings.

Repeating Units

Sequential segments of the same structure in a polymer, which repeat numerous times to form the polymer chain.

Mechanism

Describes the step-by-step process through which reactants are converted to products in a chemical reaction, including the breaking and formation of bonds.