A Sandbag Is Motionless in Outer Space

question 48

Multiple Choice

A sandbag is motionless in outer space. A second sandbag with three times the mass moving at 12 m/s collides with it. They both stick together, and move at a speed of

• A)3 m/s.
• B)4 m/s.
• C)6 m/s.
• D)8 m/s.
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Materials Handling

The movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Cost Per Unit

The calculation of the cost to produce or acquire a single unit of product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead.

Selling and Administrative Cost

Expenses related to the selling of products and the general administration of a business, not including production costs.

Activity Rate

A measurement used in activity-based costing to allocate costs to specific activities, typically expressed as a cost per activity unit.