Brick a Is Dropped from the Top of a Building

question 100

Multiple Choice

Brick A is dropped from the top of a building. Brick B is thrown straight down from the same building, and neither one experiences appreciable air resistance. Which statement about their
Accelerations is correct?

• A) The acceleration of A is greater than the acceleration of B.
• B) Neither brick has any acceleration once it is released.
• C) The acceleration of B is greater than the acceleration of A.
• D) The two bricks have exactly the same acceleration.

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Definitions:

Synovial Fluid

A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints, reducing friction between articular cartilages during movement.

Metacarpals

The five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.

Clavicles

Long bones that serve as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, also known as collarbones.

Carpals

The eight tiny bones forming the wrist, which links the hand and the forearm.