Two Objects Have Masses M and 5m,respectively

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two objects have masses m and 5m,respectively.They both are placed side by side on a frictionless inclined plane and allowed to slide down from rest.

• A) It takes the lighter object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
• B) It takes the lighter object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
• C) It takes the heavier object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.
• D) It takes the heavier object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.
• E) The two objects reach the bottom of the incline at the same time.

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Definitions:

Standard Normal

A distribution that is standard and normal with its average at zero and its variability defined by a standard deviation of one.

Area

The measure of the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape, or the extent of a land surface within specific boundaries.

Standard Normal

A special case of the normal distribution with a mean of zero and a standard deviation of one, used as a basis for comparison with other normal distributions.

Area

The determination of the size of a two-dimensional figure or area, measured in square units.