In Which Are the Molecules Moving Faster: a Swimming Pool

question 58

Multiple Choice

In which are the molecules moving faster: a swimming pool of boiling water or a cup of boiling water?

• A)The swimming pool of boiling water because it contains more energy.
• B)The cup because the molecules rebound off the container's inner surface more frequently.
• C)The average motion of the molecules in each is the same.
• D)There is insufficient information given to determine where the molecules move faster.

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Definitions:

Plantwide Overhead

The total of all overhead costs for a manufacturing plant, which may be allocated to products based on a predefined rate or method.

Product Costs

Costs that are directly associated with the manufacturing of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Single Plantwide Rate

A method in cost accounting where overhead costs are allocated to products based on a single, company-wide rate, ignoring departmental differences.

Overhead Costs

Expenses that are not directly attributable to a specific product line or service but are necessary for the business to operate.