Diamonds are usually cut with a shape similar to that shown at the right. Kent Affordit is preparing to propose to Amanda Befrendswyth. In an effort to save money, Kent asked the jewleer to remove the bottom portion of the gem. He reasoned that since it won’t be visible, its removal would have little consequence to the appearance. Explain why Kent’s proposal didn’t go so well...

According to the tide table below what time of day will the highest tide occur?

The california mussel (mytilus californianus) attaches itself to a rock or other solid surface with a bundle of filaments known as the byssus. imagine that 15.0 j of work is done to stretch the distal end of the byssus. it releases 10.8 j of thermal energy as it relaxes. what is the resilience of the distal end of the byssus?

Which statement is true if the refractive index of medium a is greater than that of medium b? a. total internal reflection is possible when light travels from air to medium b to medium a. b. total internal reflection is possible when light travels from medium a to medium b. c. total internal reflection is possible when light travels from medium b to medium a. d. total internal reflection is possible when light travels from air to medium a. e. total internal reflection is possible when light travels from air to medium b.