Which of the Curves in the Figure Best Shows the Speed

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the curves in the figure best shows the speed of an object falling from rest without air friction?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C

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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water pushing the plasma membrane against the cell wall of a plant cell, contributing to the cell’s rigidity.

Plasmolysis

The process in which plant cells lose water in a hypertonic solution, resulting in the shrinkage of the cell membrane away from the cell wall.

Solute

A substance that is dissolved in another substance, forming a solution.

Solvent

A substance in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution, typically a liquid.