Two Supports, Made of the Same Material and Initially of Equal

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two supports, made of the same material and initially of equal length, are 2.0 m apart. A stiff board with a length of 4.0 m and a mass of 10 kg is placed on the supports, with one support at the left end and the other at the midpoint. A block is placed on the board a distance of 0.50 m from left end.As a result the board is horizontal. The mass of the block is:

• A) zero
• B) 2.3 kg
• C) 6.6 kg
• D) 10 kg
• E) 20 kg

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Definitions:

AASB 102

An Australian Accounting Standard Board regulation that specifies the accounting treatment for inventories, defining the costing methods and recognition criteria.

Inventories

Inventory held with the aim of disposal in customary business dealings, including products in the creation process intended for such deals, or as raw goods or stock for consumption in generating products or executing services.

Invoice Terms

Conditions specified on an invoice, including payment deadlines, cash discount opportunities, and penalties for late payment.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset with another of similar function and quality in its current condition.