A Form of Thermal Cracking, __________, Can Occur When High

question 190

Multiple Choice

A form of thermal cracking, __________, can occur when high and nonuniform thermal stresses develop over a relatively short period of time in a piece of equipment due to differential expansion and contraction.

• A) Thermal expansion
• B) Thermal stress
• C) Thermal shock
• D) Linear expansion

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Definitions:

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which depository institutions trade federal funds (balances held at Federal Reserve Banks) with each other overnight.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposit account liabilities, as mandated by the central bank, to ensure bank liquidity.

Demand Deposits

Bank accounts that allow the holder to withdraw funds without advance notice, such as checking accounts.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against specified deposit liabilities, as dictated by the central bank's regulations.