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Explain in terms of buoyant force how a fish is able to rise and sink in water. Contrast this to the way a submarine rises and sinks.

More than one weld bead, or weld pass, is usually needed to complete a weld on thin metal.

A correctly made weld has better physical properties than the base metals.

During a fire, what happens in an oxygen cylinder safety valve to prevent an explosion?

According to free trade theory, everyone can benefit when countries engage in trade. While the economic gains from free trade can be obvious and clear, we have also discussed that free trade can pose several dilemmas or tradeoffs. List the four trade dilemmas discussed in class. For each, provide a brief explanation of the dilemma in your own words. Next, using the cases we have discussed in class, provide an example of each of the dilemmas. Finally, explain how/why your selected example illustrates the dilemma. One good paragraph (5+ sentences) for each dilemma should suffice. (5 points each; 20 points total)

“It is the maxim of every prudent master of a family never to attempt to make at home what it will cost him more to make than to buy. If a foreign country can supply us with a commodity cheaper than we ourselves can make it, better buy it of them with some part of the produce of our own industry employed in a way in which we have some advantage.” This quote illustrates which of the following theories:

True or False – One of the reasons that the garment industry came to Bangladesh was that Korean companies were looking for ways to produce more clothing and bypass quotas put in place by the multifiber agreement.

True or False – Over 90% of the semiconductors GVC is controlled by the U.S. and its allies.

What is the name of the EU regulatory tool designed to protect the safety of the environment and consumers, allowing risk managers to take measures to avoid a potential hazard without waiting for conclusive scientific evidence?

In Exhibit 3, Cornerstone’s ALLL (Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses) increased from $495M (1.1% of gross loans) to $2,250M (5.0% of gross loans). Simultaneously, Panel F of Exhibit 2 shows provisions peaking at 2.55% of TA in Q2Y2 before declining. What does the timing of the provision peak (Q2Y2) followed by a decline (Q3Y2-Q4Y2) suggest?