Samantha Pushes a 60-N Crate Up a Ramp 20

question 51

Multiple Choice

Samantha pushes a 60-N crate up a ramp 20.0 m in length and inclined at 10° with the horizontal.What potential energy change does the crate experience?

• A) 1200 J
• B) 210 J
• C) 600 J
• D) 300 J

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where old memories interfere with the retention of new information.

Short-term Memory

A temporary store for information, capable of holding a small amount of data for a short period before it is transferred to long-term memory or forgotten.

Long-term Memory

The phase of memory responsible for the storage of information over extended periods, potentially as long as a lifetime.

Disequilibrium Principle

The state of imbalance or disequilibrium in an eco-system or in a market, which can lead to significant shifts or adjustments within that system.