Earth Science (15th Edition)
Earth Science (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134543536
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1GST
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The three possible theories and their explanation according to the given scenario.

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The three possible theories and their explanation according to the given scenario are the power cut in the particular room, power outage in the area or the non-working sources of light.

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The given scenario is that- A light was switched on in a dark room and light did not lit. According to the given scenario, the three least possible theories are as follows:

  • The electricity in the particular room might have been disconnected. This can be resolved by checking the power connections and circuit breaks in the house.
  • There may be a local power outage. This possibility can be determined by checking the general power outage in that particular house, area or street.
  • The source of light such as tubes and bulbs may no longer be working or turned out. This can be determined by the replacing the sources with new ones.

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