Five Cylindrical Wires Are Made of the Same Material

question 43

Multiple Choice

Five cylindrical wires are made of the same material. Their lengths and radii are Rank the wires according to their resistances, least to greatest.

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

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Definitions:

High Threshold

A term indicating a level of high sensitivity or resistance to stimulus before a response is triggered.

Signal-detection Theory

A method for measuring the capacity to differentiate informative patterns from random, distracting ones.

False Alarm

An instance where a warning or signal is given, but no real danger or threat actually exists; it can also refer to a mistaken belief that a target or signal has been detected.

Low Threshold

Refers to a situation or condition that requires a minimal stimulus to elicit a response or reaction.