Recursion-breaking an object down into smaller objects of the same typeis a ma- jor theme in mathematics and computer science. For example, in an induction proof we establish the truth of a statement()from the truth of the statement P(n-1). In pro- gramming, a recursive algorithm solves a problem by applying itself to smaller instances
National Income: Where t comes From and where丨 t Goes A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of. Jane Austen The most important macroeconomic variable is gross domestic product(GDP) As we have seen, GDP measures both a nations total output of goods and ser- vices and its total income. To appreciate the significance of GDP, one need only take a quick look at international data: compared with their poorer counterparts, nations with a high level of gDP per person have everything from better child-
Due Sept 17. 2002 1. a) Mean free path 2= kBI d-p where k=1.38×102,T=293K,p=10mTor=133Pa,d=1A=100m 38×10-3(293 6.9cm ford=1A Jr(m)(332)017mfrd=2A b) Use the ideal gas law pV=nkB T 1.33Pa vk7(138×102X90)33×10m-33×10cm3