The expression 1/x + 2 is not a polynomial function because it contains a term with a negative exponent.

Random errors are caused by unpredictable fluctuations in the measurement process, often due to environmental factors.

In circular polarization, the electric field vector rotates in a circular motion as the wave propagates.

Codominance occurs when both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in a phenotype that shows both traits.

In overdamped oscillations, the system returns to equilibrium without oscillating due to strong damping.

Poisson's ratio (ν) is defined as the ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain.

In a hexagonal close-packed (HCP) structure, the arrangement of atoms follows an ABABAB pattern.

In gases, particles are far apart and move freely, allowing them to fill the container they are in.

Ductile materials can be stretched into wires without breaking.

A Zener diode is designed to maintain a constant voltage across it when reverse-biased, allowing it to regulate voltage.

Gases have no definite shape or volume and will expand to fill the entire volume of their container.

According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force on a submerged object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object.

Quantization means that energy levels in an atom are discrete, not continuous.

Work is defined as the product of force applied over a distance in the direction of the force.

The Doppler effect refers to the change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.

The emission spectrum of hydrogen is a line spectrum, consisting of discrete lines corresponding to specific wavelengths of light emitted by electrons transitioning between energy levels.

A cubic function has one end rising and the other falling, characteristic of odd-degree polynomials.

Since the leading coefficient is negative and the degree is even, both ends of the polynomial go down.

An ideal fluid is defined as being incompressible and non-viscous, meaning it has no internal friction.

The equation is in slope-intercept form, where the slope is 3, indicating the line rises steeply.

The motion of a damped oscillator is described by x(t) = A e^(-bt) cos(ωt), where b is the damping coefficient.

The motion of a damped oscillator is characterized by exponential decay of amplitude over time.

In overdamping, the system returns to the equilibrium position slowly without oscillating.

An object in free fall experiences accelerated motion due to the force of gravity.

Polarization of light refers to the phenomenon where light waves oscillate in a single plane.

Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Higher viscosity means the fluid flows less easily.

The range of f(x) = x^2 is all non-negative real numbers since the output of the function is always zero or positive.

Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch in sound.

Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature.

Lattice energy is defined as the energy released when gaseous ions combine to form a solid ionic compound.