In Reference to the Economic Integration of Less Developed Nations

question 18

Multiple Choice

In reference to the economic integration of less developed nations into the structures of a world economy,__________ regions consist of geographical areas that dominate the world economy and exploit the rest of the system.

• A) periphery
• B) multinational
• C) core
• D) global

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Definitions:

Affinity Laws

Mathematical equations that describe the relationship between variables such as flow, pressure, and power across fans, pumps, and other fluid dynamic systems.

Motor Speed

The rate at which an electric motor's shaft rotates, typically measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Pump

A mechanical device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action.

V/F Principle

The principle that states the ratio of voltage to frequency (V/F) should remain constant for AC drives to maintain torque.