A 40-Kg Object Is Moving with Speed 2

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-kg object is moving with speed 2.0 m/s. A 1.0-kg object is moving with speed 4.0 m/s. Both objects encounter the same constant braking force, and are brought to rest. Which object travels the greater distance before stopping?

• A) the 4.0-kg object
• B) the 1.0-kg object
• C) Both objects travel the same distance.
• D) It is impossible to know without knowing how long each force acts.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of neural pathways in the central core of the brainstem involved in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Thalamus

A structure in the middle of the brain that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, thinking, consciousness, language, and awareness.

Temporal Lobes

Sections of the brain located on both sides of the head above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and memory.