Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Great

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the Great Recession that began in 2008?

• A)Consumers brought spending more in line with their incomes.
• B)Consumers quickly regained confidence in the economy.
• C)The average home value increased after the stock market plunge.
• D)Decreasing energy prices provided consumers with unexpected savings.
• E)The economic crisis caused a short- term change in consumers' spending habits.

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Definitions:

Voltage Drop

Decrease in voltage measured after current passes through a resistance. Also known as voltage loss. See definition for the second of Kirchhoff’s Laws.

Ohmmeter

A device used to measure electrical resistance in units called Ohms.

Resistance

In electricity, opposition to current flow measured in ohms.

Non-cycling Circuit Breaker

A type of circuit breaker designed to maintain its off state until manually reset, used to protect electrical circuits from damage.