If a Firm Is Experiencing Diminishing Marginal Returns

question 114

Multiple Choice

If a firm is experiencing diminishing marginal returns,

• A)total output decreases as all resources are increased
• B)total output decreases as all resources are decreased
• C)total output decreases as one variable resource is increased, other things constant
• D)additional increments of output diminish as one variable resource is increased, other things constant
• E)additional increments of output diminish as all variable resources are increased

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A change in a cell's membrane potential, making it more positive, and is an essential process in the initiation of action potentials in neurons.

Rapid Influx

A swift movement or flow of substances (such as ions) into a cell or area.

Local Potential

A transient change in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, which can lead to an action potential if it reaches a certain threshold.

Threshold Level

The level of stimulation that must be exceeded for a reaction or response to occur, marking the limit between inaction and action.