The Force on a 3

question 9

Multiple Choice

The force on a 3.00-kg object as a function of position is shown in the figure. If an object is moving at 2.50 m/s when it is located at x = 2.00 m, what will its speed be when it reaches x = 8.00 m? (Assume that the numbers on the graph are accurate to 3 significant figures.)

• A) 3.25 m/s
• B) 3.70 m/s
• C) 4.10 m/s
• D) 2.90 m/s
• E) 4.50 m/s

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The average time period between purchasing inventory and receiving cash from sales of the inventory.

Inventory Period

The average time an item remains in inventory before being sold, reflecting the turnover rate of a company's stock and efficiency in managing inventory.

Accounts Payable Period

The average number of days it takes for a company to pay off its suppliers and creditors.

Accounts Payable Turnover

A financial efficiency ratio that measures how quickly a firm pays off its suppliers by dividing total purchases by average accounts payable.