Two Tiny Grains of Sand Having Charges of 4

question 68

Multiple Choice

Two tiny grains of sand having charges of 4.0 μC and -4.0 μC are situated along the x-axis at x₁ = 2.0 m and x₂ = -2.0 m.What is electric potential energy of the system of these grains assuming that at infinity the energy of the system is zero? (k = 1/4πε₀ = 9.0 × 10⁹ N ∙ m²/C²)

• A)-36 mJ
• B)36 mJ
• C)0 J
• D)-72 mJ
• E)72 mJ

Apply cost flow assumptions in a perpetual inventory system.

Determine the effect of physical inventory count errors on the financial statements.

Understand the implications of FOB shipping terms on inventory accounting.

Compare the effects of FIFO and LIFO in a period of increasing costs.

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