The Equivalence Principle Says That

question 36

Multiple Choice

The equivalence principle says that

• A) the universe is homogeneous and isotropic.
• B) being stationary in a gravitational field is the same as being in an accelerated reference frame.
• C) at any radius inside a star the outward gas pressure must balance the weight of the material on top.
• D) mass and energy are interchangeable and neither can be destroyed.
• E) gravity does not exist in space.

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Definitions:

Selling and Administrative Expense

Costs related to the selling of products and the administration of a business, not including production costs.

Variable Expense

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business.

Fixed Expense

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Overhead Rate

The rate at which variable overhead costs are allocated to products based on an activity base, such as machine-hours or direct labor-hours, reflecting changes in cost with production volume.