About How Big Is an Atom

question 6

Multiple Choice

About how big is an atom?

• A)too small to measure
• B)about a millionth of a meter across
• C)about a billionth of a meter across
• D)about a trillionth of a meter across
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Phillips Curve

A concept in economics that demonstrates an inverse relationship between the rate of unemployment and the rate of inflation.

Shift

In economics, a change in the position of a demand or supply curve which reflects a change in conditions other than price.

Adverse Supply Shock

A sudden and significant decrease in the supply of a good or service, which typically leads to an increase in prices and can temporarily boost inflation.

Short-run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing the inverse relationship between the level of unemployment and the rate of inflation in an economy over the short-term.