Which of the Following Is a True Statement

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement?

• A)Several days after a snowstorm,the roof on Jones's house is uniformly covered with snow,whereas on Smith's house next door the snow has completely melted off.A likely reason for this is that Smith's house has better roof insulation than does Jones's.
• B)When you get out of a swimming pool and stand dripping wet in a breeze you feel colder than you would if your skin were dry.This is a purely psychological effect,since measurement of your skin temperature would yield the same value in both cases,wet or dry.
• C)In some regions the following sign is frequently seen as one approaches a bridge: "CAUTION: BRIDGE MAY BE ICY." One reason you might expect a bridge to be icier than the road leading up to it is that the bridge has both its top and bottom exposed to cold air,whereas only the top surface of the road is in contact with cold air.
• D)When the metal cooling coils in a freezer become coated with ice this helps the freezer more effectively remove heat from warm foods placed in the freezer.
• E)Thermos bottles have a vacuum between the inner and outer layers of glass in order to reduce heat transfer due to radiation,since radiation cannot travel through a vacuum.

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A social principle stating that if someone does something for you, you should do something in return.

Competing

Competing involves being in a rivalry or contest with others for an objective or prize.

Cost-Of-Living Raises

Salary increases given to employees to offset the effects of inflation on their purchasing power.

One-Time Bonuses

Financial rewards given to employees or individuals on a singular occasion, not part of regular compensation.