Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. How does the second paragraph develop the author’s thesis? the second paragraph.

Two technicians are discussing how to test a car's exhaust by holding a small piece of paper within an inch of the tailpipe mouth. technician a says that if the paper is vibrating due to a "puffing" output from the tailpipe, this signals a smoothly running engine. technician b says that if the paper is being drawn toward the tailpipe, this could indicate burned exhaust valves. who is correct? a. technician b b. both technicians a and b c. technician a d. neither technicians a or b

What is likely to happen if a new aggregate demand curve moves to the right? prices and output would drop, and the equilibrium point will stay the same. prices would rise, and output would drop in the short run. prices and output would rise, and the equilibrium point will change. prices would rise, and output would drop in the long run.

Which scenario describes intraspecific, indirect competition? a. a peacock defends its territory against another peacock. b. lions and hyenas compete for the same prey animals. c. a male black bear eats fish in an area of a lake, so other black bears can’t. d. different species of birds fight over spilled popcorn on the ground.