A Projectile Is Shot from the Surface of Earth by Means

question 15

Multiple Choice

A projectile is shot from the surface of Earth by means of a very powerful cannon. If the projectile reaches a height of 35,000 m above Earth's surface, what was the speed of the projectile when it left the cannon?

• A) 355 m/s
• B) 505 m/s
• C) 827 m/s
• D) 710 m/s
• E) 906 m/s

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Definitions:

Critical Periods

Specific times during early development when the organism is particularly sensitive to certain environmental stimuli, which can have a lasting effect on later development.

Sensory Adaptation

The adjustment of sensory receptors to the level of stimulation they are exposed to, leading to decreased sensitivity with constant exposure.

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions, enabling the estimation of the distance of an object.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus intensity required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.