Suppose that you own a rowboat and enjoy going rowing on a nearby dam in the summer.In December, you are planning to go rowing with two of your friends (three people total in the boat), and in January, you are planning to go rowing with just one friend (two people total in the boat).Will you put in more effort (row harder) on the three-person trip or on the two-person trip?
A)You will put in more effort on the three-person trip.
B)You will put in more effort on the two-person trip.
C)You will put in the same amount of effort on both trips.
D)It is impossible to say - no research has examined this question.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The effort needed to row a boat depends on the weight of the boat and the strength of the person rowing. With three people in the boat, the weight is significantly higher than with just two people. Therefore, more effort will be needed to move the boat in December with three people. In January, with just two people, the weight is less, so less effort will be needed. Therefore, you will put in more effort on the two-person trip in January.

Suppose That You Own a Rowboat and Enjoy Going Rowing