Chewing Gum Is Easier to Remove from Clothing If Ice

question 102

True/False

Chewing gum is easier to remove from clothing if ice is applied to the gum. This works because applying ice lowers the temperature of the gum to below its glass transition temperature (T_g), so the gum becomes brittle and can be removed more easily.

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Definitions:

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated overhead cost is less than the actual overhead incurred, leading to a discrepancy in accounting records.

Cost of Goods Sold

The expenses directly related to the manufacturing of goods a company sells.

Overapplied

Refers to a condition where the amount of costs allocated or applied to goods or services exceeds the actual costs incurred.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly tied to a specific product or production activity, including utilities, rent, and salaries for supervisors.