Particle in a Box: a 10

question 27

Multiple Choice

Particle in a box: A 10.0-g bouncy ball is confined in a 8.3-cm-long box (an infinite well) . If we model the ball as a point particle, what is the minimum kinetic energy of the ball? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s)

• A) 8.0 × J
• B) 3.2 × J
• C) 1.3 × J
• D) zero

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process in psychology where a response that has been conditioned to a specific stimulus is also elicited by similar stimuli.

Discriminative Operant

A type of operant conditioning in which behavior is controlled by stimuli that signal the reinforcement of a behavioral response.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where the rate of response to a stimulus changes significantly due to the introduction of a reinforcement or punishment to another stimulus.

Discrimination Learning

A cognitive process where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli that are not identical.