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Question 164
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Students use the same ruler-drop method to test the effect of a distraction. Smaller falling distances correspond to shorter reaction times. The table shows the results for one student.

ConditionDistance in trial 1 in cm\mathrm{cm}cmDistance in trial 2 in cm\mathrm{cm}cmDistance in trial 3 in cm\mathrm{cm}cm
No distraction182022
With distraction242628

Which conclusion is supported by these results?

[1]
A

Distraction increased every driver’s reaction time, and the increase was exactly 30%.

B

Distraction decreased this student’s reaction time, but the decrease was not necessarily 30%.

C

Distraction decreased every driver’s reaction time, and the decrease was exactly 30%.

D

Distraction increased this student’s reaction time, but the increase was not necessarily 30%.

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