A 40-G Sample of Ice at 0

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-g sample of ice at 0.0 °C falls through a distance of 30.0 m and undergoes a completely inelastic collision with the earth. If all of the mechanical energy is absorbed by the ice, how much of it melts?

• A)2.9 × 10^-3 g
• B)3.3 × 10^-3 g
• C)7.6 × 10^-3 g
• D)1.8 × 10^-2 g
• E)2.1 × 10^-2 g

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Definitions:

Mydriatic

A substance used to dilate the pupils for ophthalmological examination or treatment.

Miotic

Related to or causing the constriction of the pupil of the eye.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye to reach the retina.

Blepharoptosis

The drooping or falling of the upper eyelid, which can be due to various causes including muscle weakness, nerve damage, or congenital conditions.