The Law of Diminishing Returns Occurs Because

question 86

Multiple Choice

The law of diminishing returns occurs because

• A) the marginal product of an additional worker is greater than the marginal product of the previous worker.
• B) the marginal product of a variable input, such as labor, depends in part on the amount of fixed inputs, such as capital.
• C) total production decreases as more of the variable inputs are used.
• D) adding more and more workers leads to a decrease in the quantity of capital.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

Wall of the membranous labyrinth bordering the scala tympani; supports the organ of Corti.

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membrane lining the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, aiding in hearing and balance.

Superior Olivary Nucleus

A collection of neurons in the brainstem involved in auditory processing, particularly in the localization of sound sources.

High-Pitched Tones

Sounds that have a high frequency, perceived by the ear as sharp, squeaky, or shrill.