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OpenStudy (goformit100):

Define Elasticity ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you want a mathematical definition, or a physics definition?

OpenStudy (goformit100):

Mathematical

OpenStudy (goformit100):

@ujjwal

OpenStudy (ujjwal):

when you say mathematical, do you mean "formula"?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

"A measure of a variable's sensitivity to a change in another variable." From investopedia.com

OpenStudy (anonymous):

"Elasticity is a measure of responsiveness. The responsiveness of behavior measured by variable Z to a change in environment variable Y is the change in Z observed in response to a change in Y. Specifically, this approximation is common: elasticity = (percentage change in Z) / (percentage change in Y)" from about.com economics glossary.

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