A Mass Sits at Rest on Top of a Table

question 4

Multiple Choice

A mass sits at rest on top of a table.Which two forces that are not action-reaction pair forces are equal and opposite?

• A) the force of gravity on the mass due to the earth and the force of gravity on the earth due to the mass
• B) the contact force on the mass due to the table and the contact force on the table due to the mass
• C) the force of gravity on the mass due to the earth and the contact force on the table due to the mass
• D) the force of gravity on the mass due to the earth and the contact force on the mass due to the table
• E) the contact force on the mass due to the table and the force of gravity on the earth due to the mass

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Definitions:

Habituated

A process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus, often observed in classical conditioning experiments.

Conditional Emotional Response

Conditional emotional response involves the development of emotions, such as fear or happiness, in response to a specific stimulus due to the process of conditioning.

Operant Conditioning Perspective

The act of altering the degree of behavior through the strategic use of reinforcement or punitive measures.