A 100-G Ball Falls from a Window That

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 100-g ball falls from a window that is 12 m above ground level and experiences no significant air resistance as it falls. What is its momentum when it strikes the ground?

• A) 3.3 kg . m/s
• B) 4.8 kg . m/s
• C) 1.5 kg . m/s
• D) 2.4 kg . m/s
• E) 1.8 kg . m/s

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Definitions:

Lock-up Phase

The lock-up phase refers to a stage in automatic transmission where the torque converter locks, directly connecting the engine to the transmission to improve efficiency.

Vortex Flow

The rotational movement of a fluid, often characterized by a spiral pattern of flow lines.

Full Stall

A condition where an engine stops running or is unable to produce power under load, sometimes used in reference to torque converter performance in vehicles.

Coupling Phase

The stage in the process of connecting two shafts or units together so that they rotate in unison, crucial for mechanical power transmission.