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question 121

Multiple Choice

David is using a laptop computer with a 1.4 GHz processor. However he notices that the processor is operating at 900 MHz only. Which of the following could be the possible explanation?

• A)The processor pins are bent
• B)The processor is not seated properly
• C)The processor is being throttled
• D)The processor is over-clocked

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Definitions:

Concentration Differences

The variance in the amount of a substance in different areas, leading to diffusion from high to low concentration.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound ATPase enzyme that pumps sodium out of cells while moving potassium into cells, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance and membrane potential.