An athlete can perform a certain number of pushups. The same athlete scaled up in size can do

A) fewer pushups.
B) the same number of pushups.
C) more pushups.


Answer: A

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painter of weight W climbs a ladder of weight W/3 and length L. At the position shown in the figure, the ladder begins to slip. Assume that there is a frictionless roller at A. What is the coefficient of static friction, ?s , at B?

(A) 0.19
(B) 0.33
(C) 0.68
(D) 0.24

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By what amount does the sound intensity decrease when the distance to the source triples?

a. 9.0 dB c. 6.0 dB b. 9.5 dB d. 3.5 dB

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Of the possible statements that parallel rays are brought to a focus by a 1) concave mirror, 2) convex mirror, 3) converging lens, 4) diverging lens, the correct answer is

a. 1 and 2. b. 3 and 4. c. 1 and 3. d. 2 and 3. e. 2 and 4.

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