If the Less Developed World Is Called "The Third World

question 84

Multiple Choice

If the less developed world is called "The Third World," then what are "The First World" and "The Second World"?

• A) The wealthiest countries are the First World; the middle-income countries are the Second World.
• B) Capitalist, democratic countries are the First World; communist countries are the Second World.
• C) Countries of the Americas are the First World; countries of Eurasia are the Second World.
• D) The world leaders in technology comprise the First World; the world leaders in natural resources comprise the Second World.
• E) There are no First and Second Worlds; the "Third World" designation is merely an indication of how poor these less developed countries are.

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Definitions:

Wye-Connected

A configuration where three elements (like resistors, inductors, or capacitors) in a circuit are connected at a single common point or node, forming a Y shape.

Secondary Line Voltage

The voltage seen across the secondary winding of a transformer or at the output of a power supply, typically lower than the primary voltage.

Turns Ratio

The ratio of the number of turns in the primary winding to the number of turns in the secondary winding of a transformer, affecting its voltage transformation.

Delta-Wye Transformer

A type of electrical transformer that can convert between delta and wye (star) configurations, facilitating the transformation of voltage levels and phase shift adjustments in power systems.