One Half Second After Starting from Rest, a Freely Falling

question 72

Multiple Choice

One half second after starting from rest, a freely falling object will have a speed of about

• A)2 m/s.
• B)5 m/s.
• C)10 m/s.
• D)20 m/s.
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Tax Revenues

Represents the income that is gained by governments through taxation.

Recession

A phase of short-term economic downturn marked by diminished trade and manufacturing activities, usually recognized by a decrease in GDP for two consecutive quarters.

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic measures and initiatives, like taxation and unemployment insurance, that naturally adapt to mitigate the effects of economic changes without direct action from the government.

Discretionary Fiscal Policy

Changes in government spending and taxes to promote full employment, price stability, and economic growth.