Consider a String with Several Rocks Tied Along Its Length

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider a string with several rocks tied along its length at equally spaced intervals. You whirl the string overhead so that the rocks follow circular paths. Compared to a rock in the middle of the
String, a rock at the outer end moves

• A) twice as fast.
• B) half as fast.
• C) at the same linear speed.

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Equilibrium Price

The price point at which the supply of goods matches demand, leading to a stable market condition.

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The price at which the quantity of goods or services supplied is equal to the quantity demanded, leading to market balance.