​ Which of the Following Principles States That If Stress

question 25

Multiple Choice

​ Which of the following principles states that if stress is applied to a system in equilibrium, the equilibrium will shift in the direction that relieves the stress?

• A) Pauli exclusion principle
• B) Mach's principle
• C) Fermat's principle
• D) Le Chatelier's principle

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Definitions:

Aboveground

Referring to the portion of a structure, plant, or other object that is visible or located above the surface of the soil.

Sclerenchyma Cells

Thick-walled, lignified plant cells that provide structural support and are typically found in regions of plants that are no longer expanding.

Lignin

Chemical that hardens the cell walls of land plants.

Petiole

The part of a plant leaf that connects the blade to the stem.