After Browsing Several Pairs of Shoes,Bob Buys a Pair of Nike

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Multiple Choice

After browsing several pairs of shoes,Bob buys a pair of Nike running shoes.Economists would say that:

• A) Bob is revealing his strong distaste for New Balance running shoes.
• B) Bob is revealing he will always choose Nike over any other shoe brand.
• C) Bob will get more utility per dollar from the Nike running shoes than any other in the store.
• D) Bob made a poor choice, if he really prefers Adidas.

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Definitions:

Brake Systems

Systems designed to slow down or stop a vehicle by converting kinetic energy into thermal energy, typically involving components like pads, rotors, and fluids.

FMVSS-121

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121, which outlines the requirements for air brake systems in commercial vehicles to ensure safe stopping distances.

Disc Brakes

Vehicle brake system in which squeeze pressure is applied to a rotor by a caliper. Both pneumatic and hydraulic disc brakes are used on trucks.

Wedge Brakes

A type of brake mechanism where a wedge is used to press brake linings against a drum or rotor to slow or stop motion, often found in heavy vehicles.