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A dead load of 9.5 psf acts on a roof with a 2/12 inch/inch pitch. Determine the equivalent flat-roof load.

Determine the rain load, R, on a flat roof given the following data.Vertical distance from primary roof drain to scupper inlet, ds = 6.0 in.Vertical distance to top of rain water above scupper inlet, dh = 3.4 in.

Determine the flat roof snow load, pf, for a building kept just above freezing with a roof that is fully exposed in terrain category C and has a risk category of III. Assume the ground snow load is 36 psf. Do not consider the minimum roof snow load, pm.

A company produces 100,000 trucks this year but sells only 95,000. The 5,000 trucks that are not sold are counted in the __________ category of GDP.

(Table: 2023 World Bank GDP) Consider the following table. Fill in the blanks, round your answers to the nearest cent (or hundredth). Nominal GDP(Millions) Real GDP(Millions) PriceLevel Population(Thousands) Real GDPper Capita United States $27,720,709.00 $22,062,578.28 [usPL] 334,914.90 $[uspercapita] China $17,794,783.04 $[chinarealgdp] 103.360 1,410,710.00 $12,175.20 Japan $4,204,494.80 $4,605,911.99 91.28 124,516.65 $[japanpercapita] Germany $4,525,703.90 $[germanyrealgdp] 122.57 83,280.00 $44,336.78 India $3,567,551.67 $3,215,973.43 110.93 1,438,069.60 $2,236.31

The business cycle measures fluctuations in the long-run trend growth rate of GDP. 

You bought a new sofa two years ago for $900. Last month, you sold it to a used-furniture deal for $250. Yesterday, the store sold your couch to a consumer for $400. When you sold your couch to the store, in what category did that transaction contribute to GDP?

You are currently living the history of the future. This means you are creating primary sources each day. Please list 5 things that could be used as primary sources so a historian in the future can understand your life 200 years from now.

Historical narratives based on primary sources can be both helpful and hurtful to current events, depending on how they are used and interpreted. When used responsibly, they provide direct insights into past events, offering valuable lessons, fostering informed decision-making, and helping societies avoid repeating past mistakes. They also give voice to those who experienced history firsthand, ensuring a more authentic and accurate understanding of events. However, primary sources can also be misinterpreted, selectively used, or taken out of context to push specific agendas, leading to misinformation or biased historical narratives. Additionally, historical perspectives may sometimes reinforce outdated or harmful ideologies when applied uncritically to modern issues. Ultimately, while historical narratives can guide and inform contemporary discussions, they must be analyzed critically to ensure they contribute to a well-rounded and accurate understanding of current events.Do you agree with the statement provided above? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from your personal experience, understanding, or even current events.

Primary sources are firsthand accounts or direct evidence from a particular time period or event, created by individuals who experienced or witnessed it. These sources include diaries, letters, photographs, official documents, speeches, interviews, artifacts, and contemporary newspaper articles. In contrast, secondary sources analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources and are typically created after the event with the benefit of hindsight. Examples of secondary sources include textbooks, biographies, scholarly articles, documentaries, and history books. Both types of sources are essential for historical research, with primary sources providing direct insight and secondary sources offering context and interpretation.Using the summary provided above, explain in your own words the difference between primary and secondary sources.