An Increase in the U.S.interest Rate

question 10

Multiple Choice

An increase in the U.S.interest rate

• A)raises the opportunity cost of holding dollars.
• B)induces households to increase consumption.
• C)shifts money demand to the right.
• D)leads to a depreciation of the U.S.dollar.

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Definitions:

Clamp-On Ammeter

A type of ammeter that can measure a wire's current without the need to disconnect it from the circuit, by clamping around the wire.

True Power

The actual power consumed by a circuit, measured in watts, as opposed to apparent power, which includes reactive power.

Series RC

A circuit configuration consisting of a resistor (R) and a capacitor (C) connected in a series arrangement.

Apparent Power

The total power in an AC circuit, equal to the product of the voltage and current, measured in volt-amperes (VA).