A 40 Kg Object Is Moving at 5

question 52

Multiple Choice

A 4.0 kg object is moving at 5.0 m/s NORTH.It strikes a 6.0 kg object at rest.The objects have an elastic collision and move in the NORTH or SOUTH direction.The velocity of the 4.0 kg object after the collision is

• A) 1.0 m/s NORTH.
• B) 4.0 m/s NORTH.
• C) 1.0 m/s SOUTH.
• D) 4.0 m/s SOUTH.
• E) 0 m/s.

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Definitions:

Directional Selection

A mode of natural selection in which an extreme phenotype is favored over other phenotypes, causing the allele frequency to shift over time in the direction of that phenotype.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; often used to describe patterns or tendencies in data.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a small number of individuals from a larger population, potentially leading to a significant genetic drift.

Harmful Allele

A version of a gene that can cause negative effects on the fitness or health of an organism, potentially leading to diseases or disorders.