Doubling the Linear Size of an Object Multiplies Its Area

question 79

Multiple Choice

Doubling the linear size of an object multiplies its area by

• A)two,
• B)four,
• C)six,
• D)eight,
• And its volume and weight by
• E)two.
• F)four.
• G)six.
• H)eight.

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth: By comparing images from the retinas in the two eyes, the brain computes distance—the greater the disparity (difference) between the two images, the closer the object.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Stimulus Energies

The physical or chemical forms of energy, such as light, sound, or touch, that can be detected and interpreted by sensory systems.