An Object Floats on the Surface of a Fluid

question 14

Multiple Choice

An object floats on the surface of a fluid.For purposes of calculating the torque on it, the buoyant force is taken to act at:

• A)the center of the bottom surface of the object
• B)the center of gravity of the object
• C)the center of gravity of the fluid that the object replaced
• D)the geometric center of the object
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Succession Planning

The process of identifying and preparing suitable employees through mentoring and training to replace key players within an organization when they leave.

Trend Analysis

A quantitative approach to forecasting labour demand based on an organizational index such as sales.

Replacement Charts

Listings of current jobholders and people who are potential replacements if an opening occurs

Attrition

The gradual reduction in workforce through normal means, such as retirement or voluntary resignation, without actively replacing those positions.