John Rapidly Pulls a Plunger Out of a Cylinder, Increasing

question 35

Multiple Choice

John rapidly pulls a plunger out of a cylinder, increasing its volume. As the plunger moves away, the gas molecules bouncing elastically off the plunger are:

• A) rebounding at a higher speed than they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• B) rebounding at a lower speed than they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• C) rebounding at the same speed as they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• D) Whether they speed up or slow down depends on how fast the plunger is removed.

---

Definitions:

Stages 1, 2, 3, and 4

Refers to various phases within processes or systems, such as the sleep cycles or developmental stages.

Rapid Eye Movements

Quick movements of the eyes found in certain stages of sleep, especially REM sleep, associated with dreaming.

Dreaming

A sequence of ideas, pictures, and feelings that take place in an individual's mind while they are asleep.

Selective Deprivation

A method in research where participants are deprived of certain stimuli or experiences to study the effects.