A Lighthouse Is Typically Considered to Be a Public Good

question 90

Multiple Choice

A lighthouse is typically considered to be a public good because

• A)the owner of the lighthouse is able to exclude beneficiaries from enjoying the lighthouse.
• B)there is rarely another lighthouse nearby to provide competition.
• C)a nearby port authority cannot avoid paying fees to the lighthouse owner.
• D)all passing ships are able to enjoy the benefits of the lighthouse without paying.

Describe the behavior of electrostatic charges on different materials (conductors vs insulators).

Recognize the practical applications and hazards associated with static electricity.

Understand the formation and discharge process of lightning.

Explain the functioning of devices based on static electricity, such as electroscopes and precipitators.

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Definitions:

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