Solid State Components Are Less Likely to Fail Because They

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solid state components are less likely to fail because they:

• A) are driven by precise sets of software instructions.
• B) have the capability to both enable and inhibit the flow of electricity.
• C) have no moving parts.
• D) are composed of germanium instead of silicon.
• E) contain storage that retains data even when powered down.

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Definitions:

Negative-sum Games

Situations in which the total losses exceed the total gains, leading to a net decrease in wealth or benefit.

Incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something, particularly in economic contexts to influence behaviors.

Dominant Strategy

A strategy in game theory that is best for a player regardless of the strategies chosen by the other players.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no participant can gain by unilaterally changing their strategy if the strategies of the others remain unchanged.