Waves on the Surface of a Liquid Are Observed to Have

question 8

Multiple Choice

Waves on the surface of a liquid are observed to have a wavelength of 12.9 mm and a speed of 30.9 cm/s.The frequency of the wave motion is

• A)1.8 mHz
• B)24 Hz
• C)42 mHz
• D)2.4 Hz
• E)2.4 mHz

Evaluate the credibility of claims and the quality of arguments.

Appreciate the necessity of ethical considerations within critical thinking.

Understand the conceptual foundations and usefulness of critical thinking in everyday contexts and professional decisions.

Understand and describe the positive critical thinking habits of mind.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

Is a fairly complex process theory of motivation that casts the employee in the role of decision maker. Basically, an employee decides whether or not to exert effort, depending on the outcomes he or she anticipates receiving for those efforts as based on calculations concerning expectancies, instrumentalities, valences, and the links among these three components.

ProMES

A performance management system that aims to improve organizational effectiveness by clarifying expectations and objectives.

Goal Theory

First proposed by Ed Locke, goal theory is a fairly simple model of motivation based on the premise that people with goals work harder than people without goals. Beyond that, the theory suggests that not all goals are created equal, and that goals that are difficult and yet specific and concrete will motivate employees best.

Specific

Clearly defined or identified; precise or exact.