If You Double the Length of a Bungee Cord with No

question 48

Multiple Choice

If you double the length of a bungee cord with no change in its cross-sectional area, its spring constant would

• A) double.
• B) triple.
• C) cut in half.
• D) quadruple.
• E) not change.

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Definitions:

Tectospinal Pathway

A neural pathway originating in the tectum of the midbrain that is involved in coordinating head and eye movements.

Gag Reflex

An involuntary contraction of the back of the throat, triggered by an object touching the roof of the mouth, back of the tongue, or area around the tonsils.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and other functions of the throat and mouth.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth cranial nerve, responsible for sensory data from the face and head, and motor functions such as biting and chewing.