What Type of Feedback Loop Is Utility Companies' Encouragement of Customers

question 46

Multiple Choice

What type of feedback loop is utility companies' encouragement of customers to use even more electricity so they can make more money by selling more electricity? 

• A) It is a helpful negative feedback loop. 
• B) It is a helpful positive feedback loop. 
• C) It is a harmful positive feedback loop. 
• D) It is a harmful negative feedback loop.

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