Economic Life refers to the period during which a machine or other property is expected to generate more revenue than operating expenses, thereby staying profitable and justifying its use.
Wear and tear refers to the reduction in value of a fixed asset as a result of its regular usage and the inevitable damage it sustains over its working life. It is one of the primary reasons behind asset depreciation.
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