A Michelson interferometer operating at a 400 nm wavelength has a 3.95-cm-long glass cell in one arm. To begin, the air is pumped out of the cell and mirror M2 is adjusted to produce a bright spot at the center of the interference pattern. Then a valve is opened and air is slowly admitted into the cell. The index of refraction of air at 1.00 atmatm pressure is 1.00028. Required:
How many bright-dark-bright fringe shifts are observed as the cell fills with air?

(science)study the following ocean currents map. an ocean currents map is shown. on the map the locations for san diego, california and savannah, georgia are marked. there is a looping current from the north past san diego and a looping current from the south near savannah which statement is most likely correct about the average temperatures in san diego, california as compared to savannah, georgia? it is higher in savannah because of the cool ocean currents from the south. it is higher in savannah because of the warm ocean currents from the north. it is lower in san diego because of the warm ocean currents from the south. it is lower in san diego because of the cool ocean currents from the north.

Engineers find a new metal that is stronger than steel but much lighter. this material is also significantly cheaper than what is currently used for most aircraft, available in large quantities, and easy to manufacture. the engineers are excited because this new material will lower the costs of buying and operating airplanes for companies. what is probably the best step for the engineers to make next?

What component of earth’s atmosphere exists entirely as a result of photosynthesis?