Which of the Following Combinations of Variables Results in the Greatest

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of variables results in the greatest period for a pendulum?

• A)length = L, mass = M, and maximum angular displacement = 3 degrees
• B)length = 2L, mass = M/2, and maximum angular displacement = 1 degree
• C)length = 1.5L, mass = 2M, and maximum angular displacement = 2 degrees
• D)length = L, mass = M, and maximum angular displacement = degrees
• E)length = L, mass = 4M, and maximum angular displacement = 4 degrees

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Definitions:

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Organ of Corti

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations.

Kinocilium

A specialized type of cilium on the apical surface of hair cells in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear, crucial for the detection of sound and movement.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that supports the organ of Corti, playing a critical role in sound perception.