A Rock Is Thrown at a Window That Is Located

question 20

Multiple Choice

A rock is thrown at a window that is located 18.0 m above the ground.The rock is thrown at an angle of 40.0° above horizontal.The rock is thrown from a height of 2.00 m above the ground with a speed of 30.0 m/s and experiences no appreciable air resistance.If the rock strikes the window on its upward trajectory,from what horizontal distance from the window was it released?

• A) 53.2 m
• B) 48.7 m
• C) 71.6 m
• D) 29.8 m
• E) 27.3 m

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies deployed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Sublimation

The process of redirecting socially unacceptable impulses or urges into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source to a less threatening recipient.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously kept out of conscious awareness.