When a Wheel Rolls Without Slipping

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a wheel rolls without slipping,

• A)its motion is purely translational.
• B)its motion is purely rotational.
• C)whether its motion is purely rotational or purely translational depends on whether it is rolling up or downhill.
• D)its motion is a combination of rotational and translational motion.
• E)every point on its rim has the same linear velocity.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the production period based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production activity, such as utilities or raw materials.

Fixed Overhead

Overheads that stay the same no matter the quantity produced or sold, encompassing rent, payroll, and insurance costs.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Ongoing, consistent expenses associated with manufacturing operations, such as rent, salaries, and utilities, regardless of production levels.