While Studying Human Efficiency Using a Rope and a Dynamometer

question 30

Multiple Choice

While studying human efficiency using a rope and a dynamometer, Ringelmann found that:

• A) people got annoyed because Ringelmann was a social loafer.
• B) the dynamometer broke when eight people were pulling the rope.
• C) each person pulled a little less as others joined in.
• D) each person pulled a little more as others joined in.

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Definitions:

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Colonial Resisters

Individuals or groups in colonies who opposed the control or policies of their colonial rulers, often through acts of civil disobedience, protests, or armed conflict, contributing to movements for independence or reform.

Unity

The state or quality of being united or joined as a whole, often used to describe a sense of togetherness among individuals or groups with a common purpose.

Colonial Unrest

The dissatisfaction, resistance, or rebellious activities among colonized peoples or territories against the ruling powers.