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The target shown above is composed of 3 concentric circular regions.

a) True
b) False

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The responses to the true or false questions span subjects such as quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and optics in physics, and reference a historical claim about plant domestication. The answers correct misconceptions and affirm well-established scientific principles. The correct answer is True.

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The question regards concepts found in high school level physics, specifically within the domain of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. The student asks multiple true or false questions, each dealing with distinct principles from these topics.• Electron probability regions around the nucleus are best described by the quantum mechanical model of the atom which posits multiple concentric shells of high electron probability, making the initial statement false.• The nature of electric-field lines emanating from a positive charge are such that they spread out radially and point outward, making this statement true.• A vector's components can indeed be represented in the form of a right triangle, affirming that this statement is true.• The historical claim about plant domestication in the Southeastern United States being one of the world's independent centers is a statement that is true based on archaeological evidence.• Wave-particle duality is a principle that is fundamental to quantum mechanics and does not apply to macroscopic objects, rendering this statement as false.• The distribution of charge on a conductive sphere, post electrostatic influence, is evenly distributed over the outer surface, hence the statement implying internal distribution would be false.• In terms of optics, a bulb located at the focal point of the small mirror and at the center of curvature of the large mirror is a condition that pertains to the construction of optical systems, making the statement true if the system is designed as such.• Finally, convex mirrors such as security mirrors create smaller, upright virtual images allowing for a broader field of view, making this statement true as well.
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