If a Turntable's Rotational Speed Is Doubled, Then the Linear

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a turntable's rotational speed is doubled, then the linear speed of a pet hamster sitting on the edge of the record will

• A)double.
• B)halve.
• C)remain the same.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Gelatinous Sheath

A thick, viscous covering produced by some bacteria and algae, surrounding their cell or colony, providing protection and sometimes aiding in movement.

Capsule

A protective outer covering of some organisms or the shell of a medication designed for swallowing.

Nuclear Pores

Large protein complexes that cross the nuclear envelope, serving as gateways that regulate the transport of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm.