A Ball Rolls Across a Floor with an Acceleration of 0.100

question 46

Multiple Choice

A ball rolls across a floor with an acceleration of 0.100 m/s² in a direction opposite to its velocity.The ball has a velocity of 4.00 m/s after rolling a distance 6.00 m across the floor.What was the initial speed of the ball?

• A) 4.15 m/s
• B) 5.85 m/s
• C) 4.60 m/s
• D) 5.21 m/s
• E) 3.85 m/s

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Definitions:

Model the Behavior

involves demonstrating specific actions as an example for others to follow, especially in learning social behaviors or skills.

Skinner Box

An apparatus used to conduct operant conditioning research with animals, named after B.F. Skinner, a psychologist.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Classical Conditioning

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