If the Mass of a Planet Is Doubled While Its

question 70

Multiple Choice

If the mass of a planet is doubled while its radius and the radius of orbit of its moon remain constant,the speed of the moon is

• A)increased by a factor of .
• B)increased by a factor of 2.
• C)not changed.
• D)reduced by a factor of .
• E)reduced by a factor of 2.

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Definitions:

Problem Space Hypothesis

The idea that problem solving is isomorphic to a search through a mental graph, with nodes corresponding to all possible states of affairs of a problem and connections corresponding to legal moves.

Incomplete Representations

Mental or symbolic representations that lack some components or details of the actual object or concept.

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method worked previously.

Incubation Effect

A phenomenon where stepping away from a problem temporarily can lead to a solution unexpectedly emerging into consciousness later.