Since 1951, Which of the Following Has Happened to the Labour-Force

question 89

Multiple Choice

Since 1951, which of the following has happened to the labour-force participation rate of women?

• A)It is impossible to tell if the labour-force participation rate of women has increased or decreased.
• B)It has increased, and they are now playing a more equal role in the economy.
• C)It has decreased, because they stay in school longer.
• D)It has decreased, because they now retire earlier.

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Definitions:

Impedance

A measurement of resistance to the flow of alternating current in a circuit, represented by the symbol Z and measured in ohms.

Power Factor

A comparison of the true power (watts) to the apparent power (volt-amperes) in an AC circuit.

Inductive Reactance

The opposition that inductors present to the flow of alternating current, due to the phase shift between voltage and current, measured in ohms.

Coil

An electrical component made by winding conducting wire around a core or forming it into a loop or series of loops, often used in inductors and transformers.