Copernicus

question 31

Multiple Choice

Copernicus

• A) provided strong observational evidence that the Earth moved about the Sun
• B) proved that the orbital shapes of the planets were ellipses and not circles
• C) was the first person to suggest the Earth moved around the Sun
• D) revived Aristarchus's suggestion of a Sun-centered solar system and described it mathematically

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

This measures the difference between the actual amount of materials used in production and the standard amount expected to be used, based on the level of output.

Standard Quantity

The benchmark or predetermined amount of materials expected to be used in the production of a good or service.

Actual Materials

The physical and actual quantities of materials used in the production process.

Standard Price

A predetermined cost assigned to materials, labor, and overhead, used in budgeting and variance analysis.