An Object Is Thrown Vertically into the Air

question 21

Multiple Choice

An object is thrown vertically into the air.Which of the following five graphs represents the velocity (v) of the object as a function of the time (t) ? The positive direction is taken to be upward.

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

A state of physical alertness or excitement, which can be triggered by emotions, thoughts, or external stimuli, affecting bodily functions.

Fight-or-flight Response

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Walter Cannon

A physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight" to describe the body's response to stress, and made significant contributions to understanding the autonomic nervous system.

Catecholamines

Biochemical compounds, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, that function as neurotransmitters and hormones, significantly affecting the body's stress response.