Jacques and George Meet in the Middle of a Lake

question 10

Multiple Choice

Jacques and George meet in the middle of a lake while paddling in their canoes.They come to a complete stop and talk for a while.When they are ready to leave,Jacques pushes George's canoe with a force to separate the two canoes.What is correct to say about the final momentum and kinetic energy of the system if we can neglect any resistance due to the water?

• A) The final momentum is in the direction of but the final kinetic energy is zero.
• B) The final momentum is in the direction opposite of but the final kinetic energy is zero.
• C) The final momentum is in the direction of and the final kinetic energy is positive.
• D) The final momentum is zero and the final kinetic energy is zero.
• E) The final momentum is zero but the final kinetic energy is positive.

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead incurred due to variance in production volume.

Standard Fixed Overhead Cost

The predetermined amount of fixed costs that are expected to be incurred to support operations, typically fixed for a specific period.

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Price Variance

The difference between the expected price and the actual price paid for an item.