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Stimulus: 1of 1. A group of students performed an experiment to test terminal velocity, which is the greatest speed obtained by a falling object. The students dropped different numbers of coffee filters and measured the resulting terminal velocity. Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the following data table? #OF FILTERS MASS (g) TERMINAL VELOCITY (m/s) 1 1.01 1.74 2 1.99 2.48 3 3.02 3.04 4 4.0 3.50 5 5.01 3.80  

A. Terminal velocity is when the force of gravity is equal to air resistance.

B. Heavier objects take more time to reach terminal velocity.

C. Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

D. The greater the number of filters, the smaller the terminal velocity.

Answer Explanation:

Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

The data in the table shows that as the number of filters (and therefore the mass) increases, the terminal velocity also increases.

This means that the heavier objects (with more filters) are falling faster than the lighter objects (with fewer filters).

Choice A is not supported by the data in the table as much as it is true.

Terminal velocity is indeed when the force of gravity is equal to air resistance, but this definition does not provide any information about the relationship between mass and terminal velocity.

Choice B is also not supported by the data in the table.

The data does not provide any information about the time it takes for an object to reach terminal velocity.

Choice D is not supported by the data in the table.

The data shows that as the number of filters increases, the terminal velocity also increases.

This means that the greater the number of filters, the greater (not smaller) the terminal velocity.  

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer?

    A. Cancerous and normal cells share genetic sequences

    B. Cellular DNA has sequences related to viral sequences

    C. Viruses and cancer cells both replicate rapidly.

    D. Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses

    Answer Explanation

    Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses.

    When viruses cause an infection, they spread their DNA, affecting healthy cells’ genetic makeup and potentially causing them to turn into cancer.

    For instance, HPV infections cause the virus’ DNA to combine with the host’s DNA, disrupting the normal function of cells.

    Choice A is not correct because cancerous and normal cells sharing genetic sequences does not support the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer.

    Choice B is not correct because cellular DNA having sequences related to viral sequences does not support the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer.

    Choice C is not correct because viruses and cancer cells both replicating rapidly does not support the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer.

  • Q #2: Which of the following best describes the result of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

    A. The reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time

    B. A more desirable product is often formed

    C. A greater amount of heat energy is released by the reaction

    D. The yield of product is increased

    Answer Explanation

    A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

    As a result, the reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time.

    Choice B is not correct because using a catalyst does not necessarily result in the formation of a more desirable product.

    Choice C is not correct because using a catalyst does not necessarily result in the release of a greater amount of heat energy by the reaction.

    Choice D is not correct because using a catalyst does not necessarily increase the yield of product.

  • Q #3: Parasitic worm infestation is hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders. In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?  

    A. Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction

    B. Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders

    C. Worm infestations exacerbate the body's immune reactions

    D. Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders

    Answer Explanation

    The hypothesis should be modified to include the new findings that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders.

    A possible modification could be: “Parasitic worm infestation can have both damaging and beneficial effects on the host.

    While it can cause harm, it has also been found to reduce the severity of certain autoimmune disorders.”

    Choice A.

    Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction is not correct because it overstates the findings and implies that worm infestation completely prevents immune malfunction, which is not supported by the evidence.

    Choice C.

    Worm infestations exacerbate the body’s immune reactions is not correct because it contradicts the new findings that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders.

    Choice D.

    Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders is not correct because it overstates the findings and implies a causal relationship between lack of worm infestations and autoimmune disorders, which is not supported by the evidence.