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question 21

Multiple Choice

A friend argues that if mass were really conserved he would never need to refill his gas tank.What explanation do you offer your friend?

• A)The atoms (mass)of gasoline are converted into energy by the engine according to E=m \(c ^ { 2 }\) .
• B)The Law of Conservation of Mass does not apply to reactions involving combustion or explosion of matter.
• C)The atoms (mass)of gasoline are converted into exhaust fumes.
• D)The oil companies make gasoline in a way that it gets used up so that we are always required to replenish it.

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction, despite superior evidence to the contrary, often observed in psychiatric conditions.

Illusions

Perceptual experiences that do not match the physical reality of the external world, often revealing significant insights into how human sensory systems work.

Psychoactive Substances

Chemicals that affect the brain, altering mood, perception, or consciousness, including legal and illegal drugs.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly, often characterized by delusions and hallucinations.