A Truck Is Towing a Car Whose Mass Is One

question 23

Multiple Choice

A truck is towing a car whose mass is one quarter that of the truck. The force exerted by the truck on the car is 6000 N. The force exerted by the car on the truck is

• A) 1500 N.
• B) 24000 N.
• C) 3000 N.
• D) 6000 N.
• E) 12000 N.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral trigger that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, in time invokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that inherently and instinctively induces a reaction without the need for previous learning.

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus after a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior; for example, scolding a pet to stop it from engaging in unwanted behavior.