The Ability to Pull a Metallic Solid into a Wire

question 19

Multiple Choice

The ability to pull a metallic solid into a wire is called the metal's _____.

• A)mobility
• B)ductility
• C)malleability
• D)conductivity

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Definitions:

Nonsystematic Risk

The risk associated with a specific issuer of a security, also known as idiosyncratic or unsystematic risk, that can be reduced through diversification.

Well-Diversified Portfolio

An investment portfolio that includes a mix of assets (e.g., stocks, bonds, real estate) to reduce risk through diversification.

Nonsystematic Variance

Refers to the variability in a security or portfolio returns that is not due to market-wide influences but rather specific to an individual security or firm.

Factor Beta

Sensitivity of security returns to the realization of a systematic factor. Also called factor loading and factor sensitivity.