What Is an Example of a Technological Breakthrough That Came

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Multiple Choice

What is an example of a technological breakthrough that came out of a government or university laboratory?

• A)nuclear energy
• B)Scotch tape
• C)Thinsulate insulation
• D)Post-it note pads

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Definitions:

Economically Efficient

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Single Energy Source

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U.S. Electricity

Refers to the production, distribution, and consumption patterns of electricity within the United States, characterized by regional variations and evolving technologies.

Petroleum

A naturally occurring, liquid hydrocarbon found beneath the Earth's surface, often used as fuel and in various industrial applications.