Gum could possibly be just as effective as flossing, even though they each target different areas of the mouth. Chewing gum does not remove bacteria from the same places of the dentition as does brushing or flossing.
Dictionary.com defines a passive restraint as âa safety device, as an air bag or special seat belt, that is activated automatically to protect an automobile passenger at the moment of impact when a collision occurs.â Passive restraints are not limited to vehicular safety.
A completely passive consumer (the price-taker envisioned in monomic pricing) would not respond to additional interruptions. By contrast, a rational customer would quickly determine ways to respond. A utility planning 20-percent curtailments would find that the customers had given themselves emergency backup equipment and alternative fuels, thus lowering risk.