Is It Possible to Float an Object That Is Less

question 79

Multiple Choice

Is it possible to float an object that is less dense that water when the amount of the water is less than the weight of the object?

• A) No, the weight of the water must at least equal the weight of the object.
• B) Yes, as long as the container that holds the water allows the water to rise so that the volume of water displaced is equal to the weight of the object.
• C) It is not possible to determine the answer.
• D) It depends on the density of the object.
• E) It depends on the mass of the object.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of variable overhead resources used in production relative to the standard consumption expected.

Particular Product

A specific good or service offered by a company, distinct from other offerings within its product line.

Labor Efficiency Variance

measures the difference between the actual hours worked to produce goods and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Direct Labor-Hours

The hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process.