Which of the Following Statements Is Not an Example of a Physical

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not an example of a physical change?

• A) confetti is cut from pieces of paper
• B) water evaporates from a lake
• C) ice cubes are formed in the freezer
• D) a plant converts carbon dioxide into carbohydrate
• E) a tree is cut down

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Definitions:

Cross-price Elasticity

Measures the responsiveness of the demand for one good to a change in the price of another good.

Good Y

Typically, a variable used in economic models to represent a generic good or service in the market.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes in response to changes in consumer income.

Inferior Good

is a type of good whose demand decreases when the income of consumers increases, contrary to what is observed with normal goods.