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Which term describes a gap in the geologic record that occurs when sedimentary rocks cover an eroded surface?

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svet-max [94.6K]3 years ago

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Answer: Option (D)

Explanation:

Unconformity refers to the surface that clearly demarcates the period of non-deposition. The rocks found below this are older and the rocks that are above this are the younger rocks. This unconformity is exposed to the surface due to the rapid erosion and slow accumulation of sediments.

The different types of unconformity are as follows-

Angular unconformity- here, sedimentary rocks initially gets deposited, then it gets tilted due to tectonic activities and are eroded. Again new sedimentary rocks deposits forming an angle which is known as the angular unconformity.
Non-conformity- here igneous rocks are intruded and undergoes erosion takes place. Then new sedimentary rocks are deposited and this of contact is known as the non-conformity.
Disconformity- when some sequence of rocks are deposited, undergoes erosion and again new sequence of rocks gets deposited, which is known as disconformity.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).

Lemur [1.5K]3 years ago

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The term that describes a gap in the geologic record that occurs when sedimentary rocks cover an eroded surface is called unconformity.

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b) The average force is 546.4 N

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Explanation:

The impulse exerted on an object is defined as

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where

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$\Delta t$ is the time interval during which the force is applied

If we consider a graph of the force applied vs time, it follows that the impulse exerted is equal to the area under the graph.

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Therefore, the area (and the impulse) is

$J=\frac{(B+b)h}{2}=\frac{(0.14+0.03)(900)}{2}=76.5 Ns$

In this problem, the force applied is not constant. However, we can rewrite the impulse also as

$J=F_{avg} \Delta t$

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$F_{avg}$ is the average force exerted during the whole time $\Delta t$

In this problem we have

J = 76.5 Ns is the impulse (calculated in part a)

$\Delta t = 0.14 s$ is the time interval

Solving for the average force, we find

$\Delta t = \frac{J}{F_{avg}}=\frac{76.5}{0.14}=546.4 N$

According to the impulse theorem, the impulse exerted on an object is equal to the change in momentum of the object:

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u is the initial velocity

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J = 76.5 Ns

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The speed of the sled is 3.56 m/s

Explanation:

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Initial speed = 5.49 m/s

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