The Increased Use of Automation and Less Use of the Work

question 144

Multiple Choice

The increased use of automation and less use of the work force in companies has caused a trend towards an increase in

• A) both variable and fixed costs.
• B) fixed costs and a decrease in variable costs.
• C) variable costs and a decrease in fixed costs.
• D) variable costs and no change in fixed costs.

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Definitions:

Yield Strength

The amount of stress at which a material begins to deform permanently, a critical property for determining a material's durability and suitability for certain applications.

Resist Bend Moment

This describes the resistance offered by a structure or material against bending forces, a key consideration in engineering to ensure structural integrity.

Tensile Strength

The maximum amount of stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before failing or breaking.

Loss Of Temper

Refers to the reduction of hardness and strength in metal after it has been exposed to excessive heat.