The Neutrino Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

The neutrino is

• A) a tiny particle that interacts very weakly with matter, with extremely low mass and no charge.
• B) another name for the neutron, a component of almost all atomic nuclei, with a mass close to that of the proton and having no charge.
• C) another name for a photon of very high-energy (i.e., short-wavelength) electromagnetic radiation with great penetrating power.
• D) a massive but very elusive nuclear particle that carries most of the energy generated in the core of the Sun to the surface, but then decays to release electromagnetic radiation (i.e., light).

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increases, in contrast to normal goods, where demand increases with rising income.

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish made primarily of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, often served as a comfort food.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how sensitive the quantity demanded of a good is to a change in its price, indicating how changes in price affect sales volume.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.