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Which of the following is not an acronym? RADAR, RADIO, SCUBA, or LASER
See answer below.
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Which of the following is not an acronym? RADAR, RADIO, SCUBA, or LASER
Answer: Radio. RADAR (RAdio Detection And Ranging), SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing), LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation)