A Floating Object Oscillates Up and Down 2 Complete Cycles

question 10

Multiple Choice

A floating object oscillates up and down 2 complete cycles in 1 second as a water wave of wavelength 5 meters passes by.The speed of the wave is

• A)2 m/s.
• B)5 m/s.
• C)10 m/s.
• D)15 m/s.
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Degree Of Operating Leverage (DOL)

A measure that assesses the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, indicating the percentage change in operating income for a percentage change in sales.

Degree Of Financial Leverage (DFL)

A ratio indicating how much a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) can be affected by a change in its capital structure.

EPS

Earnings Per Share – a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock, providing an indicator of the company's profitability.

Degree Of Total Leverage

A ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income due to changes in its capital structure.