What is the primary focus of the Brilliant course mentioned in the introduction?

Understanding Nacre: The Science Behind Mother-of-Pearl

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The Chemical Reaction
Physics Fundamentals
Advanced Mathematics
Biological Systems
2.
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What is nacre commonly known as?
Sea Glass
Oyster Shell
Mother-of-Pearl
Pearl Essence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mineral makes up 95% of nacre?
Calcite
Quartz
Aragonite
Gypsum
4.
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What characteristic of nacre makes it difficult to break?
Its transparency
Its hardness
Its flexibility
Its toughness
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How are the aragonite plates in nacre arranged?
In a random scatter
In a spiral pattern
In overlapping hexagonal plates
In a regular grid
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the organic material play in nacre's structure?
It provides transparency
It increases weight
It acts as a cushion
It adds color
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one potential application of synthetic nacre?
Building construction
Medical stents
Jewelry making
Automobile manufacturing
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