During World War I,Germany Used a "Big Bertha" Cannon to Hurl

question 114

Multiple Choice

During World War I,Germany used a "Big Bertha" cannon to hurl shells into Paris 30 miles away.This gun also had a very long barrel.What was the reason for using a long barrel in these guns?

• A)to exert a larger force on the shells
• B)to reduce frictional losses
• C)to allow the force of the expanding gases from the gunpowder to act for a longer time
• D)to increase the force exerted on the bullet due to the expanding gases from the gunpowder
• E)to reduce the force exerted on the bullet due to the expanding gases from the gunpowder

Calculate raw materials inventory balances based on the given production needs and percentages.

Understand the concept of budgeted cost of goods sold and how it is estimated.

Calculate budgeted cash receipts and disbursements from given data.

Determine the budgeted accounts receivable balance based on sales collection patterns.

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