Isoquants Are Downward Sloping Because

question 150

Multiple Choice

Isoquants are downward sloping because

• A) as more units of an input are used to produce a product, total cost increases.
• B) as more units of an input are used to produce a product, the firm's marginal productivity increases.
• C) if more of one input is used, then less of the other input must be used to keep output constant.
• D) Both B and C

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Definitions:

Magnification

The process of making an object appear larger than its actual size, typically using lenses or microscopes.

Supportive Frame

A structural component or system designed to provide support and stability, often referring to skeletal or architectural structures.

Body Tube

In microscopy, the body tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses, aligning the optical components for image focus.

Nosepiece

A rotating part of a microscope that holds the objectives and can be turned to change from one magnification to another.