An Object Hits a Wall and Bounces Back with Half

question 48

Multiple Choice

An object hits a wall and bounces back with half of its original speed. What is the ratio of the final kinetic energy to the initial kinetic energy?

• A) 1/2
• B) 1/4
• C) 2
• D) 4
• E) 8

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Definitions:

Schizotypal

A personality disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Eccentric Behavior

Actions or mannerisms regarded as unusual or deviating from societal norms.

Irrelevant Stimuli

External or internal inputs that are unrelated to the task at hand and do not affect an individual’s current focus or actions.

Disorganized Thoughts

A symptom often associated with mental health disorders where an individual's thinking becomes chaotic and lacks clear structure.