Two Balls Have the Same Shape and Size but One

question 48

Multiple Choice

Two balls have the same shape and size but one is denser than the other.When they are dropped in air, which has the greater acceleration? Do not ignore air resistance.

• A)The heavier ball
• B)The lighter ball
• C)They have the same acceleration
• D)The heavier ball if atmospheric pressure is high, they lighter ball if it is low
• E)The lighter ball if atmospheric pressure is high, the heavier ball if it is low

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where rewards or punishments are given out unpredictably, significantly impacting behavior.

Continuous

An unbroken, uninterrupted sequence or condition, often referring to processes or phenomena.

Schedules of Reinforcement

The strategy or pattern in which rewards or punishments are given to encourage or discourage behavior.

Punishing Contingency

An approach in management or behavioral psychology where negative consequences are applied to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior.