Given a Potential Energy Function U(x), the Corresponding Force

question 31

Multiple Choice

Given a potential energy function U(x) , the corresponding force is in the positive x direction if:

• A)U is positive
• B)U is negative
• C)U is an increasing function of x
• D)U is a decreasing function of x
• E)it is impossible to obtain the direction of from U

---

Definitions:

Labor Demand

The sum of employees that businesses are ready and capable of employing at a specific pay rate during a given timeframe.

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a particular input, holding all other inputs constant.

Monopsony

A market condition where there is only one buyer for a good or service, giving that buyer significant power over prices.

Competitive Labor

Refers to a labor market characterized by a high level of competition among workers for jobs, often leading to efficiency and innovation but also potentially lower wages.