Discuss the Development of Scientific Instruments in the 20ᵗʰ Century

question 32

Essay

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the time frame when each instrument was developed and include a brief description of how it works.

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Net Operating Income

A financial metric that calculates a company's profit after all operating expenses are subtracted from total revenue.

Residual Income

The net income an investment generates above a minimum required return.

Average Operating Assets

The average value of assets used in day-to-day business operations over a period, used to evaluate the efficiency of asset use in generating revenue.

Required Rate of Return

The minimum return investors expect to receive on an investment, considering its risk.