Suppose the Room in Which You Are Sitting Was Magically

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose the room in which you are sitting was magically transported off Earth,and sent accelerating through the universe at 9.8 m/s² Assuming your doors and windows are sealed and closed,how could you tell that you'd left Earth?

• A)You would weigh more than you do on Earth.
• B)You couldn't-the equivalence principle tells us that you won't be able to tell the difference.
• C)Your time would run slower than it does on Earth.
• D)You'd hear a loud whooshing sound as you careened through space.

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Definitions:

Heterophilous

characterized by or involving interaction between individuals that are different in some demographic or psychological attributes.

Polymorphic

In computing, it refers to the ability of objects to process data differently based on their data type or class; in biology, it indicates the occurrence of two or more clearly different morphs or forms.

Monomorphic

Characterized by having a single shape or form, often used in the context of genes or polymorphism.

Reactance

A psychological response wherein individuals feel the need to regain freedom or control when they perceive it as being taken away.