Two Identical Conducting Spheres a and B Carry Equal Charge

question 33

Multiple Choice

Two identical conducting spheres A and B carry equal charge and exert electrostatic forces of magnitude F on each other.They are separated by a distance much larger than their diameters.A third identical conducting sphere C is uncharged.Sphere C is first touched to A, then to B, and finally removed.As a result, the electrostatic force between A and B becomes:

• A)F/2
• B)F/4
• C)3F/8
• D)F/16
• E)0

Apply concepts of residual income in evaluating business performance.

Distinguish between cost centers, profit centers, and investment centers in organizational structures.

Utilize financial ratios and formulas to assess business operations.

Analyze the impact of sales, costs, and invested assets on business profitability and efficiency.

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Revenues

The entirety of income that comes from a company's central business operations, like sales of products and services.

Expenses

Costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue.

Revenues

Total financial earnings of a company derived from its key operational processes, including the sale of products or services.

Equity

The value of the shares issued by a company, representing the ownership interest in the company's assets after liabilities are subtracted.