What is the drawback to superconductors that makes them largely unviable for commercial use?
They only operate at extremely cold temperatures
well below even the coldest air temperature
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What name is given to the elementary particle believed to have been finally identified at CERN in 2012?
Higgs Boson
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In the classic atom model, do the electrons orbit the nucleus or does the nucleus encase the agitated electrons?
the electrons orbit the nucleus
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Which scientific theory postulates that subatomic particles are tiny one- dimensional loops?
String theory
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What is the SI unit of thermodynamic temperature?
Kelvin
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Rayleigh scattering accounts for which everyday phenomenon?
The blue appearance of the daytime sky and the reddening at night
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What name is given to a positively charged electron?
Positron
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What is de?ned as mass divided by density?
Volume
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In which direction would Foucault's pendulum turn if it were erected in Sydney, Australia?
Anti-clockwise
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What is measured in Pascals?
Pressure
defined as Newtons per metre squared
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An ohm is a unit that measures what?
Electrical resistance
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In underwater navigation, what does the acronym 'Sonar' stand for?
SOund Navigation And Ranging
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