If a Spring Is Being Stretched 25 Cm with a Force

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a spring is being stretched 25 cm with a force of 15 N, how far will it stretch if the force is increased to 24 N?

• A)30 cm
• B)50 cm
• C)20 cm
• D)40 cm

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Product

The principle that as the quantity of a factor of production increases, holding all other inputs constant, the additional output generated by one more unit of that factor will eventually decrease.

Total Cost Function

A mathematical relationship expressing the total cost of production as a function of the quantity of output.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for wages, rent, materials, and other inputs required for the production of goods or services.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of utilizing resources owned by the firm that could have been employed elsewhere, not directly paid out in cash.