Most implementations of the learning process in neural network include a counterbalancing parameter called ________ to provide a balance to the learning rate.
A) power
B) energy
C) force
D) momentum

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The counterbalancing parameter mentioned in the question is actually called momentum. Momentum helps in providing a balance to the learning rate by allowing the network to build up speed in a particular direction, thus helping to overcome local minima or plateaus in the error surface. The momentum term allows the network to continue moving in the same direction, even when the gradient changes direction slightly, and helps the network to search more efficiently for the global minimum.

Most Implementations of the Learning Process in Neural Network Include