For 50 points.
tim wants to study how air currents affect weather patterns around the earth. during his study, he makes several assumptions based on accepted scientific knowledge, including

-the earth is round;

-warm air rises over cooler air;

-the sun is the main source of energy for many earth processes.

is it acceptable for tim to make these assumptions during his investigation?

a. yes; when performing a scientific investigation, accepted scientific facts can be assumed to be valid.

b. yes; a scientific investigation can be based on any assumptions, as long as they are clearly stated.

c. no; tim must scientifically prove that all of the assumptions are valid as part of his investigation.

d. no; assumptions are never permitted in a scientific investigation.

This historical context that led to the passage of the legislation in the excerpt that added that motto to all national currency would be

Like many cities in the south, atlanta was poorly prepared to meet the emergency of the great depression.  which statement  bestdescribes how atlanta was poorly prepared?

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?