When You Push a Child in a Swing,you Most Likely

question 7

Multiple Choice

When you push a child in a swing,you most likely

• A)push with as large a force as possible.
• B)push with a periodic force as often as possible.
• C)push with a periodic force,with a period that depends on the weight of the child.
• D)push with a periodic force,with a period that depends on the length of the ropes on the swing.
• E)push with a force equal to the weight of the child.

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Definitions:

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Nonsense Syllables

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