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Define economies of scale

Answers: 1 Views: 281 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Economies of scale is actually very simple - it explains how the costs of various things change dramatically as the volume of them rises. The general example is how the more of a product a factory makes, the less it costs to produce. As output rises, the cost of the machines to build something gets paid off, as well as other overhead expenses, and the cost of production goes lower and lower. So, the more (the SCALE) you make or there is of something, the lower the cost (the economies).

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

how do u sepert the gold from other things in a cladic converter

Answers: 1 Views: 285 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

I assume you mean "separate" and "catalytic." And the answer is you can not - without very specialized equipment and a lot of money, specialized equipment, and truckloads of old catalytic converters. It is true there is gold and other precious metals in catalytic converters (also platinum and rhodium/paladium), but the amount is very small and is incorporated into the honeycome structure inside. You need very expensive and specialized equipment to get the metals out, separate, and purify them. This is very expensive, and then it takes thousands and thousands of converters to even approach breaking even. The actual process is way to long and complicated to describe here.

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Dangerous new practical joke

Answers: 9 Views: 542 Rating: 5 Posted: 12 years ago

This actually is true, but it isn't necessarily a new thing. For the whole story google.

Rating: 3 Posted: 12 years ago

I need a copy of my auto policy. How do I get one?

Answers: 1 Views: 388 Rating: 0 Posted: 12 years ago

Uh, you contact your insurance company and they can print, fax, or email it to you. You can probably even print it yourself from their website. This is really a question?

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

who was the first tennis player to use a big racket?

Answers: 3 Views: 479 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Not quite sure, but John Mackenro (sp.?) was the first to MAKE a big racket...

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

I can't hear any sound on my mac computer. What could be the problem?

Answers: 1 Views: 232 Rating: 0 Posted: 12 years ago

Turn up the volume (top of the screen, toward the right hand side), or your speakers are missing or not plugged in (many Macs have external speakers).

Rating: 0 Posted: 12 years ago

direction of ceiling fan for hot weather?

Answers: 1 Views: 242 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Even though it seems counter-intuitive, the fan should blow downward in the summer, upward in the winter. Why would you blow the hot air above down in the summer? The fan companies say it is for circulation, and don't explain why it seems backward. However, they are in the fan business, so they should know if anyone...

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

2005 pontica vibe 1.8L drive belt tension

Answers: 1 Views: 213 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Belt tension is automatically taken care of by the "belt tensioner." Therefore, no need to check or adjust. It is spring loaded and adjusts itself.

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

What is the first thing you do when you enter the car before driving it?

Answers: 14 Views: 838 Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

Try to finish any texting that needs to be done - even though it never works that way...

Rating: 3 Posted: 12 years ago

what age is PG to watch film

Answers: 1 Views: 469 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

It is up to the wisdom of the parents (who hopefully control or are concerned about what their kids see, and know if something would be bad for them), which is why PG stands for "Parental Guidance."

Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

Do you believe television?

Answers: 15 Views: 634 Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

Yes! It actually exists! I will bet most people here would agree on that.

As for what comes out of it; some yes and some no. Just like the internet. Remember: there is no such thing as objective or unbiased. Think for yourself. Anyone anywhere who says anything is influenced by their personal experiences or opinions - no matter how unbiased or smart they claim to be.

Rating: 14 Posted: 12 years ago

Why is it called a drive thru, if you have to stop?

Answers: 5 Views: 814 Rating: 5 Posted: 12 years ago

You don't have to, it is just a good idea. Go ahead and do it your way, because I hate waiting in those annoying lines anyway.

Rating: 9 Posted: 12 years ago

Does anyone have any clear memories from their infancy?

Answers: 18 Views: 1232 Rating: 8 Posted: 12 years ago

I had a terrible experience with the circumcision - I couldn't walk for a year!

Rating: 9 Posted: 12 years ago

where do dumb people come from

Answers: 10 Views: 967 Rating: 0 Posted: 12 years ago

Mostly from other dumb people.

Rating: 8 Posted: 12 years ago

Is flirting texts considered cheating if they have been hidden from other person of the couple

Answers: 5 Views: 554 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

What do you think? Anytime someone is hiding something there is a reason. I would call it deception that could lead to cheating, but I am not you and what I think does not matter. If it bothers you, confront it and do something about it. There is no standard definition of cheating that you can refer to (thank you, Mr. Clinton for that clarification), other than catching people in the act (and even then some people will try to deny it) - that is up to you and your significant other. If you "consider" it cheating then it is.

Rating: 6 Posted: 12 years ago

Have you ever seen a road runner ?

Answers: 11 Views: 992 Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

I saw one, but it disappeared into an Acme portable hole.

Rating: 5 Posted: 12 years ago

What policies would you recommend to these countries, assuming their desire to achieve a sustainable society?

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Which countries, and to which type of policies do you refer? Economic, law, taxes, social programs, etc.? There are MANY options and all usually depend on the prevailing political philosophy of the people and/or leaders - and that countries individual needs and situation. Law and order usually comes first, so hopefully all citizens are treated fairly and the same - and there is recourse for wrongdoing. Then should come some sort of economic development to create jobs, wealth, and a tax base for which to run the basic services of the government. From there it is wide open depending on what your definition of a "sustainable society" is... Hopefully though, it is based on freedom and individual rights, and not having one person or group hold too much power over others (democracy, etc.). Is this a test question you are trying to answer or something like that? The question is way to broad to answer in specifics, but good luck and keep asking questions. The answers are almost never absolute or universal, since the particular countries factors and specific goals are not defined. And people never agree on the solutions. Welcome to politics!

Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

Do you think man will ever be able to successfully navigate a Black hole?

Answers: 13 Views: 2689 Rating: 5 Posted: 13 years ago

This is common misconception... A "black hole" is not a real "hole," but a single point (a singularity) of ultimate density and gravity. It looks and acts like a hole because this are sucked toward it and spiral toward it, but they end up at this infinitely small point of unimaginable gravity. Other than being destroyed by the gravity (spagettification - where something is pulled apart over and over again), no ones know what if any else could occur. So, you less go "into" a black hole than "become a part of" as that single point in the center. This could potentially lead to worm hole and other odd things, but the conventional wisdom now is just good old complete destruction... And then there is the problem of getting to a black hole - which would take a couple hundred thousand years with any current technology - which kind of defeats the purpose.

Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

I just heard on Fox that Speculaters are Driving up our Oil and Gas Prices. Does onyone know who they are?

Answers: 11 Views: 1643 Rating: 11 Posted: 13 years ago

Oil is a commodity, which means the price fluctuates due to supple and demand. Even perception affects this, since an unstable government in an oil producing country COULD affect oil supply - even if it does not - still can make the price go up. Speculators make their money betting on pricing going up or down. They "bet" on future prices by buying contracts on future oil production, and selling them for a profit when supply is threatened. They do drive up prices in some cases, but there is not much we can do about it - it is part of and happens in almost all commodity markets. You could go out and buy your own oil futures, but who has the money for that - and then YOU would be a speculator...

Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

why is this when my doctor gives me pills why do i forget to take them?

Answers: 8 Views: 595 Rating: 1 Posted: 12 years ago

If your pills are for blood sugar, that could be your answer. If your blood sugar is out of whack, it can cause all sorts of mental issues - including confusion and forgetfulness. There are plenty of stories about people acting completely out of it and irrational, all due to blood sugar irregularities or simply forgetting to take medication. This can be very serious - for you and your kid's safety, PLEASE find a way to take your meds regularly. Sticky notes can work wonders!

Rating: 4 Posted: 12 years ago

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