1. What are the differences between investing $15,000 at 9% p. a. for 15 years when compounded yearly, quarterly, monthly, daily, and continuously? Ignore the effect of leap years.

Two flowing streams of argon gas are adiabatically mixed to form a single flow/stream. one stream is 1.5 kg/s at 400 kpa and 200 c while the second stream is 2kg/s at 500 kpa and 100 ? . it is stated that the exit state of the mixed single flow of argon gas is 150 c and 300 kpa. assuming there is no work output or input during the mixing process, does this process violate either the first or the second law or both? explain and state all your assumptions.

What is the heat treatment of metals? what is the benefit of it? why and how it's useful? answer in details, do not write by hand.

With increases in magnification, which of the following occur? a. the field of view decreases. b. the ambient illumination decreases. c. the larger parts can be measured. d. the eyepiece must be raised.