Which Is Always True for an Exothermic Process

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which is always true for an exothermic process?

• A) q_sys > 0, ΔS_surr < 0
• B) q_sys < 0, ΔS_surr > 0
• C) q_sys < 0, ΔS_surr < 0
• D) q_sys > 0, ΔS_surr > 0
• E) w < 0

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Definitions:

ATC

Average total cost, which is the total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, encompassing both fixed and variable costs.

Economies Of Scale

Companies achieve cost benefits when their production processes become more efficient, leading to a decrease in the per-unit cost as the scale of production grows.

Pin Factory

An example used by Adam Smith to illustrate how division of labor increases productivity.

ATC Curve

Average Total Cost Curve, a graph that shows the cost per unit of output produced, plotted against the quantity of output.