A Satellite Is Powered by a Small Nuclear Generator That

question 40

Multiple Choice

A satellite is powered by a small nuclear generator that puts out 20 W.How much matter is converted into energy over the 10 year life span of the generator?

• A) 70 µg
• B) 53 g
• C) 53 kg
• D) 53 µg

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies with the quantity of the good produced.

Average Total Cost (ATC)

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the per-unit production cost.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of those costs that rise as output increases. Examples of variable costs are wages paid to workers and payments for raw materials.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, sector, or economy during a specific period.