One Force Acting on a Falling Apple Is the Apple's

question 22

Multiple Choice

One force acting on a falling apple is the apple's weight. Which of the following is the best description of the other member of the "force pair" [of which the apple's weight is one member]?

• A) The force of gravity by the apple pulling upward on Earth.
• B) Air resistance acting upward on the apple.
• C) The force of gravity by Earth pulling upward on the apple.
• D) Gravity pulling downward on the apple.
• E) The force of gravity by the apple pushing downward on Earth.

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants, identified by Jean Piaget, involving repetitive actions focused on external objects, symbolizing the beginning of intentional and coordinated activities.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed during infancy.

Secondary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions in infants aged 4-8 months, centered around the infant's own body, demonstrating the beginning of intentionality.

Primary Circular Reactions

A concept in child development where an infant learns to reproduce an event that initially occurred by accident (e.g., sucking their thumb).