Moving at a Constant Speed, an Elevator Lifts a 1000

question 28

Multiple Choice

Moving at a constant speed, an elevator lifts a 1000 N package 10 meters in 3 seconds. During this time, the impulse delivered to the package by the elevator floor is

• A) 10,000 Ns up.
• B) 3,000 Ns up.
• C) 10,000 Nm up.
• D) zero.

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Definitions:

Distributed Propositions

Statements in categorical logic where the term being discussed applies to all members of the category without exception.

Missing Premise

A logical condition where an argument seems incomplete because it lacks an unstated premise necessary to support the conclusion.

Valid Syllogism

A logical argument in which, if the premises are true, the conclusion must necessarily be true.

Enthymeme

A syllogism missing one of the premises or the conclusion, which must be inferred by the reader or listener.