The Weight F of a Body Varies Inversely with the Square

question 119

Short Answer

The weight F of a body varies inversely with the square of the distance d between the body and the center of the Earth. If a man weighs 150 pounds 4,000 miles from the center of the Earth, how much will he weigh at a distance of 5,000 miles from the center of the Earth? F = __________ pounds

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the good or service that a business produces, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent or salaries.

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, without direct link to production activity, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A profitability ratio that measures the percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much contributes to fixed costs and profit.