A Clock Lost 3 Minutes and 20 Seconds in 50

question 30

Short Answer

A clock lost 3 minutes and 20 seconds in 50 days. How many seconds did it lose per day?

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Definitions:

Stomata

Small pores located on the surface of leaves and stems, enabling the exchange of gases between the plant and the surrounding atmosphere.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs that regulate gas exchange and water loss by controlling the size of stoma openings.

Vascular Bundle

Multistranded bundle of xylem, phloem, and sclerenchyma fibers running through a stem or leaf.

Endodermal

Relating to the innermost layer of the three primary germ layers in the embryo, giving rise to the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and lungs.