Why Is It So Difficult to Remove the Lid from a Vacuum-

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to remove the lid from a vacuum- sealed jar?

• A) The vacuum inside the jar pulls inward on the lid, holding it firmly to the jar.
• B) The air pressure inside the jar pushes upward on the lid more strongly than the air pressure outside pushes downward on the lid.
• C) The higher pressure inside the jar pulls inward on the lid, holding it firmly to the jar.
• D) The vacuum inside the jar pushes outward on the lid, holding it firmly to the jar.
• E) The air pressure outside the jar pushes downward on the lid more strongly than the air pressure inside pushes upward on the lid.

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Definitions:

IAS 34

refers to the International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" that outlines how to report financial figures for interim periods.

Provision

A liability of uncertain timing or amount, recognized when an entity has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation.

Discreet Approach

A method or strategy that is conducted with subtlety and reserve, often to avoid attracting undue attention or to handle sensitive matters.

Integral Approach

An accounting method that combines the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one comprehensive set of statements.