In trying to solve the pendulum problem, formal operational adolescents usually
A) fail to notice variables not suggested by the concrete materials of the task.
B) think of many possible hypotheses.
C) have difficulty separating out the effects of variables.
D) are totally stumped; the problem is not solved until adulthood.

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Formal operational adolescents are capable of generating many possible hypotheses in order to solve the pendulum problem. This is due to their ability to think abstractly and logically. However, they may struggle with separating out the effects of variables and may not consider all possible variables or factors that could affect the pendulum's motion.

In Trying to Solve the Pendulum Problem, Formal Operational Adolescents