An Object Released from Rest on Another Planet Requires 1

question 31

Multiple Choice

An object released from rest on another planet requires 1 s to fall a distance of 6 m. What is the acceleration in meters per second squared due to gravity on this planet?

• A)3
• B)6
• C)12
• D)15
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Stimulus

A scenario or event that triggers a response in an organism.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, upon being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a learned response.

Classical-Conditioning Principles

Fundamental concepts of classical conditioning, such as stimulus generalization, extinction, and spontaneous recovery, that describe how conditioned responses are acquired, maintained, and eliminated.

Unconditioned Response

A naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivating when smelling food.