Which One of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Public

question 266

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of public goods?

• A) They are indivisible.
• B) It is difficult to charge people on the basis of how much they use.
• C) Public goods can be used by increasing numbers of people at no additional cost.
• D) Public goods are subject to the principle of rival consumption.

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Definitions:

Light Colored

Referring to materials or objects that have low absorption of light, typically reflecting most wavelengths of light visible to human eyes.

Transparent

A material's ability to allow light to pass through it so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

Hardness

A measure of how resistant a material is to deformation, scratching, or penetration.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rock or bone, often resulting from stress or impact.