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This reading outlines several practical reasons why people might choose to believe in God or follow a religion, even apart from any proof of God’s existence. Identify and briefly explain the three main practical benefits of religion discussed in the reading. For each, provide one specific example mentioned in the reading that illustrates the point. Then, explain why these practical reasons are not considered epistemic reasons for belief. Finally, reflect briefly: do these practical reasons seem like strong motivations for belief, even if one is unsure whether God actually exists? Why or why not?

What is another name for the nostrils?

What is the name of the leaf-like flap of cartilage that covers the entrance to the larynx?

In order to move more air in and out of your lungs, like when someone is chasing you for example, your airways will open up or widen to allow for more efficient air exchange. What is this phenomenon called?

If you do not already have it open, open a new tab in your Chrome browser to complete this zyBooks programming problem.  Leave this tab/Window open so that you do not leave the exam.  In the new tab, click the zyBooks Table of Contents (Click to subscribe) link. In ZyBooks, complete lab 16.21: Final Exam (Marion Campus) Enter the following password to enter the zyLab: BuenaSuerteATodas Submit in “Submit mode” by clicking “Submit for grading” multiple times as you develop your solution. When you have arrived at your final solution: Submit using “Submit for grading” one more time. You do not need to copy the code here, but you need to make sure you stop working on ZyBooks when your quiz time is done

What is the name of the fluid that lines the alveoli that keeps them from collapsing?

8. (10 points) For the beam in problem 5, what is the magnitude of the transverse shear stress in Segment 1 (0 < x < 1 m) at a location on the square cross section where the I = 8∙10-10 m4, Q = 1.25∙10-7 m5, the height and width of the square cross-section are 0.01 m.  Show all your work and calculations. Upload together with other solved problems at the end of this exam. 

14. (3 bonus points to exam 2) A point in a structure sees the following stresses σx = 1 ksi, σy = 2 ksi, σz = 3 ksi. What are the associated strains εx, εy, εz, knowing the modulus of elasticity is 30ksi and Poisson’s ratio is 0.3. If for a different point in the same structure with the same material, the strains are εx = 0.001, εy = 0.002, εz = 0, what are the σx, σy, σz stresses at that point?

4. (15 points) Draw the shear diagram for the beam subjected to the loading conditions shown in the Figure below. Specify the shear value throughout the beam. If the shear value changes through a segment, call out the beginning and end values of the shear on that segment. If the shear value is zero at a point in a segment, specify the location where that occurs. Show all your work. Upload together with other solved problems at the end of this exam. 

1. (3points) For the composite cross-section shown in the figure below, determine the location of the neutral axis relative to the x-axis. Include units in your answer. Point A shown is used for a future problem, not this one. Show all your work. Upload together with other solved problems at the end of this exam.