A 25-Kg Television Set Rests on Four Rubber Pads, Each

question 23

Multiple Choice

A 25-kg television set rests on four rubber pads, each having a height of 1.0 cm and a radius of 0.60 cm. A 200-N horizontal force is applied to the television set. How far does it move sideways? The shear modulus of rubber is 2.6 × 10⁶ N/m².

• A) 6.8 mm
• B) 3.4 mm
• C) 1.7 mm
• D) 1.5 mm
• E) 1.3 mm

Assess the impact of taxes on the equilibrium price paid by consumers and received by producers.

Understand the concept of elasticity and how it affects market outcomes.

Calculate equilibrium prices and quantities in markets for various goods.

Understand the concept of Pareto efficiency and its relevance to economic scenarios.

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