The Internal Energy of a Substance Is Defined as

question 88

Multiple Choice

The internal energy of a substance is defined as

• A)the potential energy of all particles which make up the substance.
• B)the kinetic energy of all particles which make up the substance.
• C)the sum of the potential and kinetic energy of all particles which make up the substance.
• D)the thermal energy of all particles which make up the substance.
• E)the chemical energy of all particles which make up the substance.

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Definitions:

Collective Action Problem

A situation where individuals in a group have incentives to not cooperate, despite a cooperative outcome being in their collective best interest, often leading to suboptimal results.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation in which individuals consume more than their fair share of a public resource, or shoulder less than a fair share of the costs of its production, without contributing to its provision.

Coase Theorem

Under certain conditions, when externalities are present, private parties can arrive at the efficient solution without government involvement.

External Cost

External cost is a cost incurred by a third party who did not agree to the action that caused the cost, often seen in pollution or other forms of environmental impact.