potato paradox
The 'potato paradox' is a classic example of a counterintuitive result in mathematics, illustrating how changes in water content can lead to surprising changes in weight.
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Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)A scenario where a small reduction in water content of an object leads to a disproportionately large decrease in its total weight, defying intuitive expectations.
Example
- The potato paradox shows that reducing the water content of 100 kg of potatoes from 99% to 98% results in a final weight of 50 kg.
- Understanding the potato paradox requires a grasp of percentages and their impact on overall weight.
C1Economics
(technical, academic)A paradoxical situation where the demand for a good increases as its price rises, often illustrated using the example of potatoes.
Example
- The potato paradox in economics can be compared to the behavior of Giffen goods, where higher prices lead to increased consumption.
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