The definition "A basketball is 'properly inflated' if and only if it rebounds to 60% of the height from which it is dropped" is an example of:
A) A persuasive definition.
B) A pneumatic definition.
C) A demonstrative definition.
D) An operational definition.
E) A theoretical definition.

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This is an operational definition because it defines the term "properly inflated" in terms of a specific, measurable operation (the rebound height of the basketball).

The Definition "A Basketball Is 'Properly Inflated' If and Only