A Car Accelerates From $5.0 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$

question 143

Multiple Choice

A car accelerates from $5.0 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ to $21 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s }$ at a constant rate of $3.0 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { s } ^ { 2 }$ How far does it travel while accelerating?

• A) 69 m
• B) 207 m
• C) 41 m
• D) 117 m

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Definitions:

Effectiveness Lag

The time needed for changes in monetary or fiscal policy to affect the economy

Decision-making Lag

The delay between the identification of a need for a policy response and the implementation of the decision.

Recognition Lag

The time needed to identify a macroeconomic problem and assess its seriousness.

Effectiveness Lag

The time it takes for a policy action, particularly in monetary or fiscal policy, to produce its intended effects on the economy.