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The 50 kg crate has its center of gravity at point G. Determine the force P so that the crate moves. Take θ = 50o. Note that force P acts in a direction parallel to the surface. Hint: Consider two possible types of motion.  Show all your work to receive full points.

The average salary for a player on the New York Yankees is over six million dollars.

An attitude or a position about an issue or event is called a(n) _______.

Barry Bonds holds the record for the most home runs in a season.

An interpretation of facts; an expression of beliefs or feelings is a(n)

Which logical fallacy says that you should accept the popular opinion simply because it is popular?

Name three things that shape our worldview.

What can you reasonably infer from the following scenario? The teacher calls a student’s name to step forward and receive her graded essay. The student jumps up from her desk, quickly grabs the paper from the teacher, and stands still for a moment as she looks over her marks. Slowly, she returns to her desk, where she flops into her seat and puts her head down. 

The indication of the author’s emotional response to a topic is called ______.

Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him.  He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch.  After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from class the next day, he was noticeably distraught.  He balled up his latest essay and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it.  As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller. What can you infer from this passage?