Has Polaris Always Been the "North Star

question 99

Multiple Choice

Has Polaris always been the "North Star"?

• A)No, because the Milky Way blocked our line of site to it for a long time.
• B)Yes, because the stars are unchanging.
• C)No, because it is a young star that only formed a few hundred years ago.
• D)No, because the Earth's axis slowly changes the direction it points.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that change in response to the level of production activity, such as utility costs in a manufacturing plant that vary with machine usage.

Rate Variances

The difference between the expected (standard) cost and the actual cost incurred for a rate-based expense, such as labor or materials.

Lubricants

Substances applied to surfaces to reduce friction, protect against wear, or provide lubrication, often essential in machinery and manufacturing processes.

Supplies

Items that are used in the day-to-day operations of a business, not directly part of the manufactured product but necessary for its production.