Consider the Ratio of the Surface Area of a Sphere

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the ratio of the surface area of a sphere to its volume. What happens to this ratio if the diameter of the sphere increases by a factor of 3?

• A) increases by a factor of 3
• B) decreases by a factor of 3
• C) increases by a factor of 9
• D) decreases by a factor of 9
• E) stays the same

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Definitions:

Operant Responding

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or knowledge by observing the actions of others and the consequences of those actions.