Two Objects Have Masses M and 5m,respectively

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two objects have masses m and 5m,respectively.They both are placed side by side on a frictionless inclined plane and allowed to slide down from rest.

• A) It takes the lighter object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
• B) It takes the lighter object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
• C) It takes the heavier object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.
• D) It takes the heavier object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.
• E) The two objects reach the bottom of the incline at the same time.

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Definitions:

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the process of producing or manufacturing goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Fixed Portions

Parts of costs or expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales volume, such as rent or salaries.

Break-Even Point

The financial stage where total costs equal total revenue, making the operation neither profitable nor loss-making.

Variable Expenses

Expenses that vary directly with the level of business activity.