A Block of Ice 30

question 5

Multiple Choice

A block of ice 30.5 cm thick floating in fresh water just supports a man weighing 801 N.If the specific gravity of ice is 0.917,the smallest area the block can have is

• A)3.25 m²
• B)3.57 m²
• C)2.88 m²
• D)1.45 m²
• E)0.269 m²

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the repetitive review of information to keep it in short-term memory for extended periods.

Repeating Items

The act of presenting the same content or material multiple times to improve memory retention or emphasize importance.

Allan Baddeley

A cognitive psychologist best known for his work on the model of working memory.

Short-term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.