An Externality Is

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Multiple Choice

An externality is:

• A) always a benefit to the recipient.
• B) always a detriment to the recipient.
• C) an activity that occurs in a business which is unknown to management.
• D) unintended benefits or costs imposed on third parties as a result of economic activity.

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Definitions:

Pitch Diameter

The diameter of an imaginary cylindrical surface that runs through the thread of a screw or gear, where this surface would make equal divisions between the peaks and valleys of the threads.

Metric Drawings

Technical drawings that use the metric system for dimensions, measurements, and scales, standard in countries outside of the United States.

Module

In engineering, a measure of gear tooth size which is the ratio of the pitch diameter to the number of teeth, influencing the gear's size and interaction.

Cutting Data

Critical information related to machining processes, including but not limited to speeds, feeds, and depths of cut, used to optimize machining operations.