An Ideal Spring, with a Pointer Attached to Its End

question 67

Multiple Choice

An ideal spring, with a pointer attached to its end, hangs next to a scale. With a 100-N weight attached, the pointer indicates "40" on the scale as shown. Using a 200-N weight instead results in "60" on the scale. Using an unknown weight X instead results in "30" on the scale. The weight of X is:

• A) 10 N
• B) 20 N
• C) 30 N
• D) 40 N
• E) 50 N

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Definitions:

Autocratic Leadership

Management approach whereby leaders make decisions on their own without consulting employees.

Two-way Communication

The process of exchanging information where both parties are able to send and receive messages, promoting interaction and feedback.

Employee Empowerment

is the practice of giving employees the authority, resources, and responsibility to make decisions and contribute to the company’s success.

Boss-centered

A leadership or organizational style where decision-making and authority are centralized around a single leader or a small group of leaders.