Samuel George Morton Was a Scientist of the Early 1800s

question 27

Multiple Choice

Samuel George Morton was a scientist of the early 1800s.What did he attempt to prove?

• A)that there was a scientific basis for gender equality
• B)that there was a scientific basis for racial discrimination
• C)that there was a scientific basis for gender discrimination
• D)that there was a scientific basis for racial equality

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Definitions:

Phase

A measure of the position of a point in time on a waveform cycle, often used in the context of alternating electrical currents.

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit in which the components are connected in parallel, providing multiple paths for the current.

Phase Angle

A measurement, often in degrees or radians, indicating the difference in phase between two waveforms.

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit configuration where components are connected alongside each other, leading to the same voltage across all components but different current through each.