A Technological Breakthrough in Using Photons for Computers Will Increase

question 49

Multiple Choice

A technological breakthrough in using photons for computers will increase the productivity of those working with computers a hundredfold.You would expect this breakthrough to shift the

• A)marginal product of labour curve up and to the right,raising the quantity of labour demanded at any given real wage.
• B)marginal product of labour curve down and to the left,reducing the quantity of labour demanded at any given real wage.
• C)labour supply curve up,reducing the quantity of labour demanded at any given real wage.
• D)labour supply curve down,raising the quantity of labour demanded at any given real wage.

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Definitions:

Polyamides

Synthetic polymers made by the linkage of amino acids or by the polymerization of monomers with amide bonds, used in textiles and plastics.

Polymer

Large molecules made up of repeating structural units known as monomers.

Phosgene

A highly toxic and reactive compound with the formula COCl2, used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

Polycarbonates

A group of thermoplastic polymers containing carbonate groups in their chemical structures, known for their durability and used in the manufacture of eyewear, DVDs, and bulletproof glass.