Two Identical Arrows, One with Twice the Kinetic Energy of the Other

question 97

Multiple Choice

Two identical arrows, one with twice the kinetic energy of the other, are fired into a hay bale. The faster arrow will penetrate

• A)the same distance as the slower arrow.
• B)twice as far as the slower arrow.
• C)four times as far as the slower arrow.
• D)more than four times as far as the slower arrow.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Chromatid

A chromatid is one of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome, which are joined at their centromeres, before being separated during cell division.

Early Prophase

The initial phase of mitosis or meiosis when chromosomes begin to condense and the nuclear envelope starts to break down.

Metaphase

Stage of mitosis at which all chromosomes are aligned midway between spindle poles.

Telophase

The final phase of cell division where chromosomes arrive at opposite poles, nuclei reform, and the cell begins to split.