A Bullet (Mass = M₁)is Fired at Speed V into a Block

question 62

Multiple Choice

A bullet (mass = m₁) is fired at speed V into a block of mass m₂ at rest.If the bullet escapes from the block with only a third of its original speed then the recoil speed of the block is given by

• A)m₁V/ 3m₂
• B)2m₁V/ 3m₂
• C)m₂V/ 3m₁
• D)2m₂V/ 3m₁
• E)4m₂V/ 9m₁

Understand the basic principles of consumer choice theory.

Apply the concept of budget constraints to personal finance decisions.

Analyze the impact of changes in prices and income on consumer equilibrium.

Calculate the effects of taxes and subsidies on consumer choices.

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Definitions:

Interest

is the cost of borrowing money or the payment made by a bank or financial institution to an account holder for the use of their funds.

Preferred Stock

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Quarterly Dividend

A dividend payment made by a company to its shareholders every three months, representing a portion of the earnings.

Compounded Quarterly

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned on an investment is calculated four times a year and added to the principal sum, leading to interest calculations on interest in subsequent periods.