Diseconomies of Scale Can Occur as a Result of Which

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Multiple Choice

Diseconomies of scale can occur as a result of which of the following?

• A) increasing marginal returns as the firm increases its size
• B) lower total fixed cost as the firm increases its size
• C) management difficulties as the firm increases its size
• D) greater specialization of labor and capital as the firm increases its size
• E) increases in the labor force not matched by increases in the plant

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Functional Capacity

The ability of an individual or system to perform activities or tasks that are essential for daily living or specific functions.

Residual Volume

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalatory effort, preventing lung collapse.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during normal breathing.

Surface Area

The total area that the surface of an object occupies, critical in various physical, chemical, and biological processes due to its role in interactions with the environment or other objects.