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The cyclical changes in consciousness refer to the different stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM sleep. These stages alternate throughout the night in a pattern known as the sleep cycle.
A refrigerator runs on alternating current (AC). The direction of the electric current in the charts of AC changes back and forth periodically, moving from positive to negative in a cyclical manner.
We are referring to phenomenal consciousness - the subjective experience of being aware. This type of consciousness involves the first-person perspective of experiencing sensations like seeing or hearing.
Adding a prefix or multiplier to a unit changes the size of the unit. For example, adding "kilo-" to meter changes it to kilometer, which is 1000 meters.
No, light does not possess consciousness. Consciousness is a complex mental state that involves awareness, perception, and self-awareness, which light does not exhibit.
Yes, a moving car that changes direction is an example of inertia. Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, including changes in direction. The car's inertia keeps it moving in its original direction until an external force (such as the steering wheel) is applied to change its motion.