A System of Interrelated Ideas Used to Explain a Set

question 221

Multiple Choice

A system of interrelated ideas used to explain a set of observations is called a(n)

• A)theory.
• B)empirical set.
• C)hypothesis.
• D)sociohistorical context.

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Definitions:

Steam Turbine

A mechanical device that converts thermal energy from steam into mechanical energy, used in electricity generation and various industrial applications.

Fluorescent Light

A type of lighting that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor, which in turn produces short-wave ultraviolet light causing a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb to glow.

Recycling Energy

The process of reclaiming energy from waste materials or processes, often by converting biomass into electricity or fuel.

Wind Turbines

Machines that convert kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power.