It Would Be Easier to Pull Evacuated Magdeburg Hemispheres Apart

question 87

Multiple Choice

It would be easier to pull evacuated Magdeburg hemispheres apart if they were

• A)held upside down.
• B)at sea level.
• C)2 km beneath the ocean surface.
• D)2 km above the ocean surface.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Autokinetic Illusion

A visual phenomenon where a stationary small point of light in a dark environment appears to move because of involuntary eye movements.

Perceptual Illusion

A misinterpretation of a real external stimulus, illustrating how perceptions can differ from reality.

Misleading Cues

Misleading cues are incorrect or deceptive clues that lead to erroneous conclusions or perceptions.

Stimuli

Environmental events or conditions that elicit responses from organisms.