A Friend Argues That If Mass Were Really Conserved He

question 65

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 .
• 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:

Sensory Accommodation

The process by which sensory systems adapt or adjust their sensitivity to different levels of stimulation.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system located in the inner ear that regulates balance and spatial orientation.

Primary Auditory Cortex

The region of the brain located in the temporal lobe that is responsible for processing auditory information.

Sensory Information

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