A Man Leans Over the Edge of a Cliff and Throws

question 53

Multiple Choice

A man leans over the edge of a cliff and throws a rock upward at 4.9 m/s. How far below the level from which it was thrown is the rock 2 seconds later?

• A) 19.6 m
• B) 4.9 m
• C) 14.7 m
• D) 9.8 m

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Definitions:

High Arousal

A state of heightened physiological and emotional intensity, often linked to stress, excitement, or anxiety.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an array of bodily functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and emotional responses.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Pons

A portion of the brainstem involved in regulating vital functions such as breathing, sleep cycles, and communication between different parts of the brain.