In the Area of Nanotechnology,particles Defined as Nanoparticles Range in Size

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the area of nanotechnology,particles defined as nanoparticles range in size from 1 nm to 2500 nm.One nm is equivalent to 1 × 10^-9 m.If the size of the particles that make up a particular material is 5.34 × 10^-8 cm,what is this size in nanometers?

• A) 53,400 nm
• B) 5.34 nm
• C) 0.534 nm
• D) 5340 nm
• E) 534 nm

Calculate price elasticity of demand using price and quantity information.

Distinguish between types of goods (normal, inferior, luxury) based on income elasticity of demand.

Explain the factors that influence the elasticity of supply and how it varies in the short run versus the long run.

Understand and identify the characteristics of perfectly elastic and inelastic demand curves.

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Definitions:

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on a dependent variable.

Nomothetic

An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the general laws that govern behavior, by studying large groups of individuals.

Idiosyncratic

Pertaining to peculiar or individual characteristics or behaviors that distinguish someone or something from others.