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What is the name given to huge pieces of earths crust?

The huge pieces of Earth's crust are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and are responsible for various geological activities, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges. The movement and interaction of these plates shape the Earth's surface over geological time.


What is the Amount of mass in a given volume it determines which plate will subduct at convergent boundaries?

At convergent boundaries, the amount of mass in a given volume, known as density, determines which tectonic plate will subduct. Typically, oceanic plates are denser than continental plates, so when they converge, the denser oceanic plate sinks beneath the lighter continental plate. This process is influenced by factors such as temperature, composition, and the age of the plates, with older oceanic crust generally being denser and more likely to subduct.


Is magma the idea that the earth's crust is broken into plates that move on top of the mantle?

The idea that the earth's crust is broken into plates that move on top of the mantle is known as the theory of plate tectonics.Magma is the name given to molten rock below the Earth's surface.


The plates danced in the shelves during the earthquake is an example of what type of figurative language?

Personification


Why are there more and more active volcanoes?

There are not necessarily more active volcanoes, but advancements in technology and monitoring have made it easier to detect and report volcanic activity worldwide. Increased human populations near these volcanoes also means more people are at risk from potential eruptions, causing more attention to be given to their activity.

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What is the electric field between two plates given a specific voltage?

The electric field between two plates is determined by the voltage applied across them. The electric field strength is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.


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When a trimmer capacitor has maximum distance between the plates will the capcitance be at maximum?

No it is the opposite. The closer the plates are together the higher the capacitance. This is given by the forumua: C = [(2.2479 x 10^-13) x K x A] / d where d is the distance between the plates. Which means that C is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.