How can distance affect the rate of diffusion?

The rate of diffusion depends on three factors: distance. If the diffusion distance is small, diffusion happens faster because the particles do not have as far to travel. Surface area - the larger the surface area the higher the number of particles that will be able to move in a given time so the faster the rate.

what is the context here? we need to know what story you're talking about : )

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.