The Source of Energy That Keeps the Sun Shining Today

question 27

Multiple Choice

The source of energy that keeps the Sun shining today is

• A)nuclear fission.
• B)gravitational contraction.
• C)chemical reactions.
• D)nuclear fusion.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A corporate expense that changes in proportion with the level of output or sales.

Fixed Costs

Charges that stay the same no matter how much is manufactured or sold, including rental fees, employee pay, and protection premiums.

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset over time.

Accounting Break-even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no profit or loss.