Identical Balls Oscillate with the Same Period T on Earth

question 26

Multiple Choice

Identical balls oscillate with the same period T on Earth.Ball A is attached to an ideal spring and ball B swings back and forth to form a simple pendulum.These systems are now taken to the Moon,where g = 1.6 m/s²,and set into oscillation.Which of the following statements about these systems are true? (There could be more than one correct choice. )

• A)Both systems will have the same period on the Moon as on Earth.
• B)On the Moon,ball A will take longer to complete one cycle than ball B.
• C)On the Moon,ball B will take longer to complete one cycle than ball A.
• D)On the Moon,ball A will execute more vibrations each minute than ball B.
• E)On the Moon,ball B will execute more vibrations each minute than ball A.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, leading to limited competition and possibly higher prices.

Imperfectly Competitive Markets

Markets where individual sellers have some control over prices due to lack of perfect competition, often characterized by product differentiation, barriers to entry, or a limited number of firms.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and marketing.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms that have significant control over market prices and competition.