Five Children Are Pushing on a Snowball; Each Pushes with a Force

question 85

Multiple Choice

Five children are pushing on a snowball; each pushes with a force of magnitude 10.0 N, and each is pushing at an angle of 45° relative to his neighbor. What is the magnitude of the net push on the ball?

• A) 0 N
• B) 24.1 N
• C) 27.1 N
• D) 17 N
• E) 50 N

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Definitions:

Economic Entity Assumption

An accounting principle that assumes a company and its owners are separate entities for recording and reporting financial transactions.

Basic Assumption

Fundamental principles underlying the preparation of financial statements, typically including economic entity, going concern, monetary unit, and periodic reporting.

Corporate Form

The structure of a corporation, recognized by law as a single entity separate from its owners, with its own rights, privileges, and liabilities.

Economic Entity Assumption

This accounting principle assumes that a company's financial activities are distinct from those of its owners or other businesses.