If an Object Travels at a Constant Speed in a Circular

question 32

Multiple Choice

If an object travels at a constant speed in a circular path,the acceleration of the object is

• A) larger in magnitude the smaller the radius of the circle.
• B) in the same direction as the velocity of the object.
• C) smaller in magnitude the smaller the radius of the circle.
• D) in the opposite direction of the velocity of the object.
• E) zero.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, due to market price.

Price Floor

A government or regulatory-imposed minimum price for a particular good or service, above the equilibrium price.

Government Purchases

Expenditures by government entities on goods and services that are part of government consumption or investment.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers receive from selling a good or service and the minimum amount they would accept for that good or service.