Pluto Is Classified as a Dwarf Planet Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet because:

• A) it has not cleared out other bodies from its orbit
• B) it is over 1,000 times smaller than the Earth's moon
• C) it has no moons of its own
• D) it has a unique chemical composition that is very different from other planets
• E) it orbits just outside the Solar System

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Definitions:

Constant Marginal Cost

A situation where the cost of producing an additional unit of output does not change with the level of production.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, with higher elasticity indicating a greater responsiveness.

Profit-Maximizing Price

The optimal selling price for a product or service that leads to the highest possible profits for the producer or seller.

Weebles

A line of children's toys designed with a weighted bottom so that they wobble but don't fall down.