What Is a Shock Front

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is a shock front?

• A)a wave of pressure that moves faster than the speed of sound
• B)a wave of pressure that moves slightly slower than the speed of sound
• C)a wave of pressure that moves faster than the speed of light
• D)a wave of electromagnetic energy that can create electrical shocks
• E)the wave created when protons slam into electrons

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Definitions:

Conservation

A principle in cognitive development where a child recognizes that quantity does not change with physical rearrangement.

Theory of Mind

The skill to recognize and assign mental states such as beliefs, intentions, desires, imaginings, and understanding to oneself and others, while also comprehending that others possess their own unique beliefs, desires, and intentions that may not align with one's personal views.

Object Permanence

The awareness that things still exist even if they are not currently being perceived through sight, hearing, touch, smell, or any other sensory method.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias where an individual is unable to see a situation from another person's point of view.