A Cubical Block of Stone Is Lowered at a Steady

question 50

Multiple Choice

A cubical block of stone is lowered at a steady rate into the ocean by a crane, always keeping the top and bottom faces horizontal. Which one of the following graphs best describes the absolute (total) pressure p on the bottom of this block as a function of time t if the block just enters the water at time t = 0 s?

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Definitions:

Output

The quantity of a product or service produced within a given period by a company, sector, or economy.

Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the average total cost of production varies with output level in the long run, when all inputs are variable.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability to fully adjust to new market conditions.

Long Run

The time period in economics during which all inputs or factors of production can be adjusted or changed, contrary to the short run where some inputs are fixed.