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Demand for electricity is elastic.

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True. Demand for electricity is fairly elastic. Electricity is used for various purposes. As the price rises the consumers would cut back the consumption of electricity and use it only essential avoiding any wastages. In this way demand for electricity is responsive to changes in its price. 

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