If a Bee Flies from a Petunia to a Marigold

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a bee flies from a petunia to a marigold, and then returns to the petunia,

• A) his average position was zero.
• B) his average speed was zero.
• C) his average velocity was zero.
• D) his average acceleration was zero.

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Definitions:

Contract Rate

The agreed upon interest rate specified in the terms of a contract, often relating to loans or bonds.

Effective Rate

The effective rate, often referred to as the annual equivalent rate, measures the real return on savings or the real cost of a loan, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

Semiannual Interest

Interest calculated or paid twice a year, often related to bond or loan agreements.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset where the expense is uniformly spread over its useful life.