Nursing Elites

1. What is the term for the phenomenon when two waves combine to form a new wave?

• A. Diffraction
• B. Interference
• C. Refraction
• D. Dispersion

Correct answer: b

Rationale: Interference occurs when two waves meet and their amplitudes combine, resulting in a new wave.

2. Which additional information would be MOST relevant to the passage's argument?

• A. A detailed biography of a historical figure with no analysis of their impact on society.
• B. A timeline of technological advancements throughout history with no connection to social consequences.
• C. A case study of how historical knowledge informed the development of a successful solution to a contemporary problem.
• D. A statistical analysis of economic trends without any reference to historical events or context.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C aligns with the passage's theme by demonstrating how historical knowledge directly impacted a contemporary solution, further supporting the argument for history's value.

3. Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes?

• A. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
• B. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
• C. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
• D. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: - Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA in the cell's nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where protein synthesis occurs. - Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of the ribosomes where protein synthesis takes place. - Transfer RNA (tRNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis. - Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the genetic material that contains the instructions for building and maintaining an organism. DNA is transcribed into mRNA before being translated into proteins.

4. What happens to the momentum of an object when there is no external force acting upon it?

• A. Momentum increases
• B. Momentum decreases
• C. Momentum remains constant
• D. Momentum becomes zero

Correct answer: c

Rationale: In the absence of external forces, momentum remains constant due to the conservation of momentum.

5. What property of a substance remains constant regardless of changes in its location in the universe?

• A. Mass
• B. Weight
• C. Density
• D. Volume

Correct answer: a

Rationale: Mass is an intrinsic property of matter and remains constant regardless of its location.

6. Which word completes the sentence: "Despite the storm, the concert ____ went on."

• A. nevertheless
• B. however
• C. therefore
• D. nonetheless

Correct answer: D

Rationale: "Nonetheless" emphasizes the continuation of the concert despite the contrary circumstance.

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