A Ring and a Disk Both at Rest Roll Down

question 36

Multiple Choice

A ring and a disk both at rest roll down a hill together. Which rolls slower?

• A)ring
• B)disk
• C)depends on the masses
• D)both roll at the same speed
• E)need more information

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Definitions:

Homoplasy

The occurrence of similar traits in different species not due to common ancestry, often resulting from convergent evolution or evolutionary reversals.

Descendants

The offspring or later generations stemming from a particular ancestor or ancestral group.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through genetic changes that promote survival and reproduction.

New Environment

A new environment refers to a different or changed habitat or setting in which an organism finds itself, potentially requiring adaptation for survival.