Which of the Following Regarding the Energy of Particles in a Sample

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding the energy of particles in a sample of matter is false?

• A)The average kinetic energy of gas-phase particles is directly proportional to their absolute temperature.
• B)Gas-phase molecules have multiple forms of kinetic and potential energy.
• C)The atomic or molecular composition of a material affects the amount of energy required to change the kinetic energy of its constituent particles.
• D)The speed at which particles move is directly proportional to their molar mass.
• E)Molecular vibrations contribute both kinetic and potential energy to gas-phase molecules.

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Definitions:

FCFF Valuation Model

The FCFF Valuation Model estimates a company's value by using its Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF), discounting the cash flows to their present value using the weighted average cost of capital.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital; the average rate of return a company is expected to pay its security holders to finance its assets, integrating debt and equity.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions for loans received from the Federal Reserve's discount window.

FCFE Valuation Model

Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE) Valuation Model estimates the value of a company by calculating the present value of its expected future cash flows available to shareholders, after deducting operational expenses, taxes, and reinvestment needs.