A 1000-Kg Barge Is Being Towed by Means of Two

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 1000-kg barge is being towed by means of two horizontal cables.One cable is pulling with a force of 80.0 N in a direction 30.0° west of north.In what direction should the second cable pull so that the barge will accelerate northward,if the force exerted by the cable is 120 N? Assume that the water exerts no appreciable frictional drag on the barge.

• A)19.5° east of north
• B)21.1° east of north
• C)39.0° east of north
• D)47.5° east of north
• E)54.7° east of north

Grasp the concept of the GDP deflator as a measure of changes in price levels and its calculation.

Understand the effects of purchasing domestic versus foreign goods on GDP.

Recognize the distinction between real GDP as an economic well-being measure versus nominal GDP.

Realize the role of government transfers and their exclusion in GDP calculations.

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