When Galileo Rolled a Ball Down an Incline and Up

question 88

Multiple Choice

When Galileo rolled a ball down an incline and up another incline,he found that the ball rolled nearly to

• A)its initial height.
• B)halfway its original height.
• C)three-quarters its original height.
• D)higher than its original height.

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Peripheral Resistance

The resistance to the flow of blood in the peripheral arterial vessels, which largely determines blood pressure levels.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, decreasing blood flow.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for health assessments.