Which of the Following Provides the Best Example of Functional

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best example of functional fixedness?

• A)Using a pair of pliers as a paperweight
• B)Using a tire as a swing seat and as a football practice target
• C)Using a juice glass as a container for orange juice
• D)Using a wine bottle as a vase

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Definitions:

Ionizing Power

The ability of a chemical element or electromagnetic radiation to ionize atoms or molecules by altering their charge through the removal or addition of electrons.

Beta Particles

High-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei during radioactive decay.

Beta Emission

A type of radioactive decay where a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

Gamma Radiation

High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay, with no mass and no charge.