Five Hoops Are Each Pivoted at a Point on the Rim

question 60

Multiple Choice

Five hoops are each pivoted at a point on the rim and allowed to swing as physical pendulums. The masses and radii are Order the hoops according to the periods of their motions, smallest to largest.

• A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
• C) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
• D) 1, 2, 5, 4, 3
• E) 5, 4, 1, 2, 3

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Definitions:

Preganglionic Axons

Nerve fibers originating from the central nervous system that extend to a ganglion, transmitting impulses to postganglionic neurons.

Autonomic Nervous System

Nervous system composed of nerve fibers that send impulses from the central nervous system to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands.

Enteric Nervous System

A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system.

Digestive Tract

The passage leading from the mouth to the anus through which food passes as it is digested.