Consider Four Spheres of Equal Mass and Size

question 44

Multiple Choice

Consider four spheres of equal mass and size. Which has the most potential energy?

• A) a sphere on the top shelf of a bookshelf
• B) a sphere rolling on the floor at the base of the bookshelf
• C) a sphere sitting at rest on the floor at the base of the bookshelf
• D) a sphere on the middle shelf of a bookshelf
• E) a sphere that fell from the top shelf to the floor

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Definitions:

Male Gametophyte

The haploid stage in the life cycle of plants that produces and contains male gametes or sperm cells.

Flowering Plants

Flowering plants, or angiosperms, are plants that produce flowers as their reproductive structures, encompassing a vast diversity of species.

Stamens

The male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament.

Vegetative Structure

Parts of a plant (such as roots, stems, and leaves) that are involved in growth and development rather than reproduction.