Jocko the Clown at the Top of a Tall Flagpole

question 15

Multiple Choice

Jocko the clown at the top of a tall flagpole has considerable potential energy relative to the circus net below. After stepping off the pole and neglecting air resistance, his potential energy when he is half way to the net is

• A)the same as at the top,
• B)one quarter the amount at the top,
• C)one half the amount at the top,
• D)more than one-half the amount at the top,
• And compared to his kinetic energy when meeting the net, his kinetic energy at the half-way point is
• E)one half.
• F)the same as his potential energy at the half-way point.
• G)both of these
• H)neither of these

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Definitions:

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation

A method in organic chemistry for adding alkyl groups to an aromatic ring, using a catalyst like aluminum chloride.

(CHS1U1B13S1U1B0)S1U1B13S1U1B0CCl

This appears to be a non-standard or incorrect representation of a chemical structure and does not correspond to a recognizable chemical or common notation. NO.

Least Rapidly

Describes the slowest rate or speed at which a process or reaction occurs.

Major Resonance Structures

The resonance structures that contribute more significantly to the hybrid of a molecule due to their lower energy and higher stability.