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1) What is the vertex of the parabola y = (x − 3)² − 4?

(−3, 4)

No — in vertex form y=(x−h)^2+k, the vertex uses the signs (h, k), not (−h, −k).

(3, −4)

Correct — here h=3 and k=−4, so the vertex is (3, −4).

(0, −4)

No — x-coordinate should be h=3, not 0.

(3, 0)

No — k is −4, so the y-coordinate isn’t 0.

In vertex form y=(x−h)^2+k, the vertex is (h, k). Here h=3 and k=−4.

2) The slope of the line through (2, 5) and (6, 17) is:

3

Correct — slope = (17−5)/(6−2) = 12/4 = 3.

4

No — check rise over run carefully: 12/4 ≠ 4.

1/3

No — that would be the reciprocal of the correct slope.

−3

No — the line is increasing; the slope should be positive.

Slope = (17 − 5) / (6 − 2) = 12 / 4 = 3.

3) Which organelle is the primary site of ATP production in eukaryotic cells?

Ribosome

No — ribosomes synthesize proteins; they don’t make ATP.

Golgi apparatus

No — the Golgi modifies, sorts, and packages proteins/lipids.

Mitochondrion

Correct — mitochondria generate ATP via oxidative phosphorylation.

Lysosome

No — lysosomes are for macromolecule digestion and recycling.

Mitochondria carry out cellular respiration, generating ATP.

4) The process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template is called:

Transcription

Correct — transcription makes an RNA copy of DNA.

Translation

No — translation uses mRNA to build a polypeptide.

Replication

No — replication copies DNA into DNA.

Translocation

No — translocation usually refers to chromosome/mRNA movement.

Transcription makes RNA from DNA; translation makes protein from mRNA.

5) The SI unit of electrical resistance is the:

Watt (W)

No — watt measures power, not resistance.

Ohm (Ω)

Correct — resistance is measured in ohms; V = IR.

Volt (V)

No — volt measures electric potential difference.

Ampere (A)

No — ampere measures current.

Resistance is in ohms (Ω); ohm = volt/ampere.

6) At the highest point of a projectile’s flight (ignoring air resistance):

Acceleration is zero.

No — gravity still acts; acceleration isn’t zero.

Acceleration is downward at ~9.8 m/s².

Correct — velocity is momentarily zero vertically, but g remains downward.

Velocity is upward and maximum.

No — vertical velocity is zero at the top.

Both velocity and acceleration are zero.

No — acceleration due to gravity never vanishes (ignoring air resistance).

At the peak, v_y=0 but a=g downward.

7) The pH of a 0.001 M HCl solution at 25 °C is approximately:

1

No — pH≈1 corresponds to ~0.1 M strong acid.

3

Correct — [H⁺]≈10⁻³ → pH≈3 for a strong acid.

7

No — pH 7 is neutral (pure water), not an acid solution.

11

No — pH 11 is basic/alkaline.

For strong acids, [H⁺] ≈ concentration; here 10⁻³ M → pH ≈ 3.

8) The primary bond between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) in table salt is:

Ionic

Correct — Na donates an electron to Cl, forming Na⁺ and Cl⁻.

Covalent (nonpolar)

No — ionic, not shared-electron covalent bonding.

Hydrogen bond

No — hydrogen bonding occurs between polar molecules, not NaCl ions.

Metallic

No — metallic bonds occur between metal atoms’ electron sea.

NaCl is an ionic lattice held by electrostatic attraction between Na⁺ and Cl⁻.

9) How many permanent members sit on the United Nations Security Council?

4

No — the P5 includes five nations with veto power.

5

Correct — China, France, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S.

6

No — there are 5 permanent and 10 elected members.

10

No — 10 is the number of elected, non-permanent seats.

The UNSC has 5 permanent and 10 rotating non-permanent members.

10) Which UN body adjudicates legal disputes between states under international law?

UN General Assembly

No — the GA is a deliberative body, not a court.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Correct — the ICJ in The Hague is the UN’s principal judicial organ.

UN Human Rights Council

No — the HRC investigates and advises; it’s not a court.

UNESCO

No — UNESCO focuses on education, science, and culture.

State-to-state disputes under international law are heard by the ICJ.

VT Daily Trivia — High School Special: September 16, 2025

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