If a Spring-Operated Gun Can Shoot a Pellet to a Maximum

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a spring-operated gun can shoot a pellet to a maximum height of 100 m on Earth,how high could the pellet rise if fired on the Moon,where g = 1.6 m/s²?

• A)17 m
• B)160 m
• C)3.6 km
• D)100 m
• E)610 m

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Definitions:

Taste Constancy

The ability to perceive and recognize the taste of substances under varying conditions consistently.

Inhibitory Synapses

Junctions between neurons where the action of one neuron can decrease the likelihood of the second neuron firing an action potential, thus inhibiting its activity.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that transmit signals along neurons, essential for the functioning of nerves and muscles in the body.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often leading to diminished sensitivity to a constant stimulus.