One Result of Voters' Rational Ignorance Is That

question 142

Multiple Choice

One result of voters' rational ignorance is that

• A)cyclical majorities are more common
• B)vote trading is common
• C)majority rules
• D)special interests often dominate legislation
• E)members of Congress go along with whatever their constituents want

Explain the geological phenomena associated with transform faults and fracture zones.

Analyze the effects of plate tectonics on the formation of natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Interpret the evidence for past plate movements, such as magnetic stripes on the seafloor and the distribution of fossilized faunas.

Explain the environmental and topographical changes resulting from continental collisions and subduction zones.

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Definitions:

Magnetic Pole Fields

The regions at the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest, known as the north and south magnetic poles.

Synchronous Speed Calculation

Synchronous speed calculation is the process of determining the speed at which the magnetic field of an AC motor rotates, which is based on the frequency of the power supply and the number of magnetic poles in the motor.

Locked Rotor Current

The current drawn by an electric motor when the rotor is not turning and power is applied, typically higher than the running current.

Supply Voltage

The electrical potential difference provided to power an electronic circuit or device.