"Lowest Child B: Why Dropping Rocks is Best Choice

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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving two children, A and B, on a seesaw, each holding rocks of equal weight. The consensus is that the best choice for lowering child B is option (a) where B drops her rock while A does not. This action decreases B's weight on the seesaw, resulting in a downward movement for B. Other options do not effectively change the balance in favor of lowering child B.

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Two Children (A and B) of equal weight are sitting on the seesaw holding rocks of equal weight so that the seesaw is balanced. Which of the following events would lower child B?



Explain why or why not the situation is or is not the best choice. There is only 1 most appropriate situation.

a) B drops her rock, but A does not

b) A and B throw their rocks at each other.

c) A holds her rock over her head and B throws her rock at A

d) A drops her rock, but B throws hers straight up.

e) Both drop their rocks at exactly the same moment.
 
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