The Main Difference Between Linear (LP) and Nonlinear Programming Problems

question 75

Multiple Choice

The main difference between linear (LP) and nonlinear programming problems (NLP) is that

• A) NLP may have a nonlinear objective function
• B) All constraints in NLP must be nonlinear
• C) No interaction terms are allowed in NLP
• D) Only one constraint in NLP can be nonlinear

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Definitions:

Countershock

The body's reactive processes following the initial shock or alarm phase in response to stress.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in a work setting, it typically refers to employees' opposition to changes in policies or practices.

Recognition

The act of acknowledging or rewarding an individual's achievements, contributions, or status, often used as a motivational tool in the workplace.

Alarm

The initial reaction of the body to a perceived threat, part of the stress response involving immediate physiological changes.