A Small Golden Statue Falls from a Height of 8

question 45

Multiple Choice

A small golden statue falls from a height of 8.2 m and lands on a pillow. If the acceleration of the statue upon striking the pillow is constant, what is the value of the acceleration if the pillow compresses by 3.9 cm as the statue comes to rest?

• A) 2100 m/s²
• B) 21 m/s²
• C) 160 m/s²
• D) 210 m/s²

---

Definitions:

Average Costs

The total costs (fixed and variable) of production divided by the total quantity of output, indicating the cost of producing each unit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the volume of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.