A Stone Is Tied to a 0

question 14

Multiple Choice

A stone is tied to a 0.50-m string and whirled at a constant speed of 4.0 m/s in a vertical circle.The acceleration at the bottom of the circle is:

• A)9.8 m/s², up
• B)9.8 m/s², down
• C)8.0 m/s², up
• D)32 m/s², up
• E)32 m/s², down

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

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Avolition

A symptom of various psychiatric disorders characterized by a lack of motivation or ability to initiate and perform tasks or activities.

Restricted Affect

A condition where a person shows minimal emotional expression or has a reduced ability to express emotions, often seen in various psychological disorders.

Alogia

A symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a poverty of speech, signifying a lack of thought or mental block.