An Increase in the Price of Oranges Would Lead to

question 41

Multiple Choice

An increase in the price of oranges would lead to

• A) an increased supply of oranges.
• B) a reduction in the prices of inputs used in orange production.
• C) an increased demand for oranges.
• D) a movement up and to the right along the supply curve for oranges.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Advantage

The factor by which a mechanism multiplies the force put into it, enabling the lifting or moving of heavier loads with less effort.

Pitch Diameters

The effective diameter of a screw thread, halfway between the crests and roots, used in measuring and specifying thread sizes.

Diametral Pitches

Diametral pitches refer to the number of teeth per inch of the diameter of a gear, which determines the size of the teeth and the pitch of the gear.

Ratchet Wheel

A wheel or gear with teeth cut in a way that allows motion in one direction only, often used in mechanisms requiring incremental movement.