Suppose That a College Physics Experiment Goes Horribly Wrong and Releases

question 115

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a college physics experiment goes horribly wrong and releases an electronic pulse that renders all electronic equipment in the cities of Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio permanently useless. No people are hurt, and no buildings are damaged. After the accident, the wages earned by Ohio workers will

• A)increase because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will increase.
• B)decrease because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will decrease.
• C)decrease because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will increase.
• D)increase because the marginal productivities of Ohio workers will decrease.

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Definitions:

Motion

The change in position of an object with respect to time and its reference point.

Potential Energy

The energy stored by an object due to its position in a force field or its condition.

Crest

The peak or highest point of something, often used to describe the comb or tuft of feathers on the head of birds or other features like waves or helmets.

Hill

A naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain, with a rounded top.