A 1000-Kg Car and a 2000-Kg Car Are Hoisted to the Same

question 86

Multiple Choice

A 1000-kg car and a 2000-kg car are hoisted to the same height. Raising the more massive car requires

• A)less work.
• B)as much work.
• C)twice as much work.
• D)four times as much work.
• E)more than four times as much work.

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Definitions:

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the proportion of a company’s assets that are financed by its shareholders' equity, indicating the level of debt used to finance assets.

Net Profit Margin

A profitability ratio that shows what percentage of sales has turned into profits after all expenses are deducted.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the profitability of a company's core activities.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments based on its operating income.