The Figure Below Shows a Planet Traveling in a Counterclockwise

question 27

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows a planet traveling in a counterclockwise direction on an elliptical path around a star located at one focus of the ellipse.When the planet is at point A,

• A)its speed is constant.
• B)its speed is increasing.
• C)its speed is decreasing.
• D)its speed is a maximum.
• E)its speed is a minimum.

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Definitions:

Pleasant Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, encouraging the repetition of that behavior.

Extinction

Discourages a behaviour by making the removal of a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning theory concept where a behavior is reinforced every time it is exhibited, leading to fast learning but rapid extinction without reinforcement.

Desired Behaviour

A specific set of actions or reactions that an organization or individual aims to elicit from another party, often through reinforcement or incentives.