You Are Standing on a Skateboard,initially at Rest

question 44

Multiple Choice

You are standing on a skateboard,initially at rest.A friend throws a very heavy ball towards you.You can either catch the object or deflect the object back towards your friend (such that it moves away from you with the same speed as it was originally thrown) .What should you do in order to MINIMIZE your speed on the skateboard?

• A) Catch the ball.
• B) Deflect the ball.
• C) Your final speed on the skateboard will be the same regardless whether you catch the ball or deflect the ball.

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase, often used to save space or avoid repetition in writing and speech.

HT

Commonly represents Hypertension, which is a condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.

LMP

Stands for Last Menstrual Period, used in healthcare to estimate the date of conception and gestational age.

FHB

Fetal Heartbeat, a term used to describe the heart rate of a fetus, which can usually be detected between 6 and 9 weeks of pregnancy with an ultrasound.