The Two Rotating Systems Shown in the Figure Differ Only

question 1282

Multiple Choice

The two rotating systems shown in the figure differ only in that the two identical movable masses are positioned at different distances from the axis of rotation.If you release the hanging blocks simultaneously from rest,and if the ropes do not slip,which block lands first?

• A) The block at the left lands first.
• B) The block at the right lands first.
• C) Both blocks land at the same time.

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Definitions:

Unpredictable

Lacking consistency or regularity, making outcomes or future events difficult to anticipate or forecast.

Aversive Stimuli

Stimuli that an organism seeks to avoid due to their unpleasant nature, often used in conditioning and behavioral studies.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, often without conscious intention, as studied in classical conditioning.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, in the context of operant conditioning.