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In economics, to simplify, labor and capital. Light industry is labor intensive industry while heavy industry is focused on capital investment.

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What is a Light based industry here light means opposite of heavy?

The industries which use light raw materials and produce light goods are called light industries.


How do light and heavy industries differ Give example of each?

Light industries typically focus on the production of goods that are less bulky and require less capital investment, often emphasizing consumer goods. An example of a light industry is the textile industry, which includes clothing and fabric production. In contrast, heavy industries involve the manufacturing of large, heavy products and often require significant capital investment and infrastructure, such as steel production or shipbuilding. An example of a heavy industry is the automobile manufacturing sector, which involves large machinery and complex processes.


Why iron and steel industry called heavy industry?

The iron and steel Industry is the basic industry because: i. All the other industries - heavy, medium and light, depend on it for their machinery. ii. Steel is needed to manufacture a variety of engineering goods, construction material, defence, medical, telephonic, scientific equipment and a variety of consumer goods. iii. Iron and steel is a heavy industry because all the raw materials as well as finished goods are heavy and bulky. It involves heavy transportation costs.


Is farming a light industry?

no it needs lot of care and hardwork


What are heavy line technicians?

Usually the best mechs. Light line does minor repairs heavy does the good stuff like rebuilds, blown head gaskets, etc

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Why would the consumers want the Russian economy to change from relying on Heavy industry to a greater emphases on light industry?

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Why do light industry and heavy industry use different voltage?

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What is light engineering?

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What is the opposite of heavy industry?

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