Which of the Following Five Quantities Is NOT an Expression

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following five quantities is NOT an expression for energy? Here m is a mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, h and d are distances, F is a force, v is a speed, a is an acceleration, P is power, and t is time.

• A)mgh
• B)Fd
• C)1/2mv²
• D)ma
• E)Pt

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A method of increasing the probability of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative condition or stimulus following the desired behavior.

Extinction

In psychology, the diminishing of a conditioned response, occurring when the reinforcement no longer follows the conditioned stimulus; in biology, the end or dying out of a species.

Emotional Reaction

The affective response an individual exhibits in reaction to an external or internal stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence designed to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by presenting an adverse outcome following that behavior.