how does the strength of the forces that hold the basic particles of a substance together relate to the temperature at which the substance changes state

Explain in physical terms how a microwave oven works. what would happen when you put a conductor in the microwave oven? explain.

Explain to someone who knows nothing about fossils the study of invertebrate paleontology and how it scientists understand the history of the earth. be sure your explanation contains a minimum of two complete sentences.

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?