A Leaky Faucet Drips 40 Times in 30

question 72

Multiple Choice

A leaky faucet drips 40 times in 30.0 s. What is the frequency of the dripping?

• A) 0.63 Hz
• B) 1.6 Hz
• C) 0.75 Hz
• D) 1.3 Hz

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Definitions:

Suspensory Ligaments

Fibrous tissues that support an organ or structure, such as the ligaments supporting the lens of the eye, allowing it to change shape for focusing.

Ciliary Muscles

A group of muscles located in the eye that adjust the lens shape to help focus light on the retina.

Lens

A transparent, biconvex structure in the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina, enabling clear vision.

11-cis-retinal

A form of vitamin A that plays a key role in the photoreception process by changing shape when it absorbs light.