Physical capital differs from raw materials in the sense that raw materials A. have a longer useful life in production B. are considered human capital C. cannot be used to produce goods and services D. are used up in production E. are not a resource used in production

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George Miller

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15 January, 02:53

Physical capital differs from raw materials in the sense that raw materials A. have a longer useful life in production B. are considered human capital C. cannot be used to produce goods and services D. are used up in production E. are not a resource used in production

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Ana Ellison · Answer 1

D. are used up in production

Explanation:

Raw materials can be seen as the "ingredients" required to produce a good and, thus, are consumable (used up in production). Physical capital refers to lasting goods that are assist the production process like buildings or machinery and are not consumable.