When Freddy Frog Drops Vertically from a Tree onto a Horizontally-Moving

question 65

Multiple Choice

When Freddy Frog drops vertically from a tree onto a horizontally-moving skateboard, the speed of the skateboard

• A)decreases.
• B)increases.
• C)neither decreases nor increases.

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Definitions:

Alkali Metals

A group of elements in group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by their highly reactive properties and a single electron in their outermost shell.

Electron

A subatomic particle with a negative electrical charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions.

Lewis Theory

A theory in chemistry that explains chemical bonding by electron pair sharing and transfer between atoms, aiming for a stable octet arrangement.