A Bicyclist Is Riding at a Constant Speed Along a Straight-Line

question 19

Multiple Choice

A bicyclist is riding at a constant speed along a straight-line path. The rider throws a ball straight up to a height a few meters above her head. Ignoring air resistance, where will the ball land?

• A)behind the rider
• B)in front of the rider
• C)in the same hand that threw the ball
• D)in the opposite hand to the one that threw it
• E)This cannot be determined without knowing the speed of the rider and the maximum height of the ball.

---

Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, such as the United States, which has specific powers delegated to it by the constitution.

Environmental Movement

A social and political effort to protect natural resources and ecosystems from degradation due to human activity, gaining significant traction in the late 20th century.

1968

a year marked by significant global upheaval, including protests, revolutions, and notable historical events affecting politics, civil rights, and the Vietnam War.

1980

The year marked by significant global and national events, including the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President of the United States and the eruption of Mount St. Helens.