HISTORY
Definition of "Yield"
Stop resisting
Definition of Enlightenment
European movement that happened in the 17th and 18th century that focused on reason and individualism.
Define a covalent bond.
A covalent bond is formed when there is an equal sharing of electrons between two atoms.
Define free goods
Not limited in supply No opportunity cost
What did Rococo art focus on?
Rococo art focused on sensual beauty and visual pleasure
Name three reforms during Absolute despotism
-educational reform
-modernised agriculture
-development of manufacturing
Define an ionic bond.
An ionic bond is formed when an electron is essentially transferred from one atom of a pair to the other creating ions.
The three economic decisions
1. What to produce 2. How to Produce 3. For whom to produce for
Who advocated for the Scientific Method?
This same philosopher also discovered the 3 laws of motion. Why are these laws important?
Isaac Newton
The laws of motion are important because they are the basic principles of modern physics
What is the Social Contract?
An agreement between the people and their government/ ruler about what each side provides to the other
Define electronegativity.
The attraction of electrons to the nucleus of an atom
The Four basic Issues
1. The multiplicity of wants 2. Gradability of wants 3. Scarcity of resources 4. Alternative use of resources
What is the Natural law and who advocated for it?
What re some examples of Natural law?
Natural Law asserts certain rights and values that are inherited by human nature.
Ex: reproduction rights, right to life, pursuit of happiness
What did Voltaire believe?
He believed that Parliament was the best type of institution in order to limit the power of the king.
Define the process of radioactivity.
Radioactivity is the process by which the atomic nucleus is unstable and can spontaneously convert from one element to another.
The Author of the Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
Give 4 example of rulers of absolute despotism.
-Maria Theresa of Austria
-Charles III of Spain
-Catherine the Great of Russia
-Napoleon Bonaparte
-Frederick the Great of Prussia
Motto used during Absolute Despotism rule
"Everything for the people, nothing by the people"
What is gamma radiation?
Gamma radiation is an electromagnetic wave that is more energetic than visible light. Gamma rays can pass through the body and are therefore used to sterilise food or in radiation therapy to kill cancer cells.
The Basic Law of Economics
The more we consume a good the less satisfaction we derive. AKA the law of diminishing marginal utility.