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• In maize (Zea mays), the first structure to emerge from the seed during germination is the radical root.
• It is also known as the primary root.
• This root grows downward into the soil, anchoring the seedling and absorbing water and nutrients.

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• Sound travels fastest in diamond, with a speed of approximately 12,000 meters per second (m/s).
• This is because diamond has a very high stiffness and density, which allows sound waves to propagate quickly through the material.

The speeds of sound in different materials:

• Air: 343 m/s
• Water: 1433 m/s
• Wood: 3300-3600 m/s
• Brick: 4176 m/s
• Steel: 6100 m/s
• Diamond: 12000 m/s

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• Easily digested and absorbed
• Quickly converted into glucose
• Readily available for use by the body's cells

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In the Fahrenheit scale:

• The freezing point of water is 32°F
• The boiling point of water is 212°F

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• A translucent object allows some light to travel through it, but scatters or absorbs some of the light, making it semi-transparent.
• Examples: Frosted glass, wax paper, and tissue paper.

Transparent: Allows all light to pass through, providing a clear view. 

Opaque: Does not allow any light to pass through.

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• The mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom.
• It is a measure of the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus.

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The wind is used to produce electricity by converting the kinetic energy of air in motion into electricity.

Wind energy is the energy obtained from the force of the wind.

The unit of wind is: joule

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• A Periscope is an optical instrument used to observe objects that are not in direct line of sight.
• Such as monitoring the surface of the water from a submarine.

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When white light passes through a prism, it splits into 7 colors, forming a spectrum known as a rainbow:

1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Indigo
7. Violet

The separation of visible light into its different colours is known as dispersion.

Explanation

• Light travels in a straight line.
• It is also known as a rectilinear path.
• It in a homogeneous medium like air or vacuum.