A Small Steel Ball Floats in a Half-Full Container of Mercury.When

question 84

Multiple Choice

A small steel ball floats in a half-full container of mercury.When water is added:

• A)the ball will float on the water
• B)the ball will rise slightly
• C)the mercury will float on the water
• D)the ball will sink to the bottom of the container
• E)the ball will lower slightly more into the mercury

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A portrayal that shows the maximum achievable production levels for two goods, based on a selection of inputs involving resources and extra factors.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A diagram that represents the maximum production potential for two or more commodities, given certain inputs like resources and workforce.

Bowed Outward

Refers to the shape of the production possibility frontier that demonstrates increasing opportunity costs as resources are reallocated from producing one good to another.

Tennis Rackets

Sporting equipment consisting of a handled frame with a open hoop where a network of strings is stretched tightly.