A Uniform Meter Stick Is Pivoted to Rotate About a Horizontal

question 79

Multiple Choice

A uniform meter stick is pivoted to rotate about a horizontal axis through the 25-cm mark on the stick. The stick is released from rest in a horizontal position. The moment of inertia of a uniform rod about an axis perpendicular to the rod and through the center of mass of the rod is given by (1/12) ML². Determine the magnitude of the initial angular acceleration of the stick.

• A) 17 rad/s²
• B) 13 rad/s²
• C) 15 rad/s²
• D) 19 rad/s²
• E) 23 rad/s²

Calculate unit product costs under variable and absorption costing systems.

Evaluate the effects of fixed manufacturing overhead and direct labor costs on unit product costs and net operating income.

Understand the differences between absorption costing and variable costing systems.

Calculate net operating income under both absorption and variable costing methods.

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