A Disk and a Hoop of the Same Mass and Radius

question 37

Multiple Choice

A disk and a hoop of the same mass and radius are released at the same time at the top of an inclined plane and roll without slipping. Which object reaches the bottom of the incline first?

• A)The hoop
• B)The disk
• C)Both reach the bottom at the same time.
• D)It depends on the angle of inclination.
• E)It depends on the length of the inclined surface.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within the neuron that store neurotransmitters, which are chemicals involved in transmitting messages across the synaptic gap.

Resting Potential

The electrical charge of a neuron when it is not active or transmitting an impulse, representing the difference in electric potential across the neuron's membrane.

All-Or-None

Referring to the fact that a neuron either fires completely or does not fire at all.

Interneurons

Neurons that provide connections between sensory and motor neurons, as well as between themselves, to integrate sensory input and motor output.