Three Disks Have the Same Mass and the Same Total

question 24

Multiple Choice

Three disks have the same mass and the same total kinetic energy. Disk #1 has radius R, disk #2 has radius 2R, and disk #3 has radius 3R. Which one has the highest ?

• A) disk #1
• B) disk #2
• C) disk #3
• D) The all have the same .

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Definitions:

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The measurement of how thick the layer of rocks and sediments making up the continents is, varying from 20 to 70 kilometers.

Magmas

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Catskill Delta

An ancient delta located in what is now the northeastern United States, known for its rich sediments that tell a story of Earth’s geological past.

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