The Rotating Systems Shown in the Figure Differ Only in That

question 144

Multiple Choice

The rotating systems shown in the figure differ only in that the two identical movable masses are positioned a distance r from the axis of rotation (left) , or a distance $r / 2$ from the axis of rotation (right) . If you release the hanging blocks simultaneously from rest,

• A) both blocks land at the same time.
• B) the block at the left lands first.
• C) the block at the right lands first.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

A calculation that expresses how demand for a certain product varies in reaction to its pricing shifts.

Luxury

Products or services viewed as luxurious and not necessary, frequently linked with premium quality and a high cost.

Necessity

A good or service that is essential for survival and basic well-being, often implying inelastic demand with respect to price changes.

Price Elastic Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, with a higher elasticity indicating a greater response.