Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The bond's expected return,which is equal to the firm's debt cost of capital,is less than the yield to maturity if there is a risk of default.
• B)The two best-known bond-rating companies are Standard & Poor's and Dow Jones.
• C)Bonds in the bottom five categories are often called speculative bonds,junk bonds,or high-yield bonds.
• D)Bond ratings encourage widespread investor participation and relatively liquid markets.

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Definitions:

Isotonic Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens under tension, such as lowering a weight slowly.

Tension

The state of being stretched tight or the mental or emotional strain.

Complete Tetanus

A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.