In the early 1990s, fusion involving hydrogen dissolved in palladium at room temperature, or cold fusion, was proposed as a new source of energy. This process relies on the diffusion of H2 into palladium. The diffusion of hydrogen gas through a 0.005-cm-thick piece of palladium foil with a cross section of 0.780 cm2 is measured. On one side of the foil, a volume of gas maintained at 298 K and 1 atm is applied, while a vacuum is applied to the other side of the foil. After 24 h, the volume of hydrogen has decreased by 14.2 cm3 . What is the diffusion coefficient of hydrogen gas in palladium?

In the early 1970s, the U.S. Government had a two-tiered system for crude oil prices. Oil that came from older wells (drilled a few years before) was given an approved price per barrel that was considerably lower than the price allowed for crude oil that came from "new" or more-recently dug oil wells. The idea behind the scheme was to keep gasoline prices low by making the main input into gasoline -- crude oil -- less expensive than would be oil sold to U.S. refineries that came from wells in other countries.

One oil executive, Marc Rich, came up with a scheme in which the "old oil" was secretly converted into "new oil" through false bookkeeping entries, which meant that some of the oil Rich sold to refineries had a price attached that was higher than U.S. law permitted at that time. According to the government, these "overcharges" ultimately drove the price of gasoline higher than it would have been otherwise.

However, some economists have argued that Rich's scheme actually could have resulted in lower gasoline prices for consumers. What would have needed to be the case for that scenario to have occurred? Is it plausible, economically speaking? Explain.

Q6) In early 2012, the spot exchange rate between the Swiss Franc and U.S. dollar was 1.0404 ($ per franc). Interest rates in the U.S. and Switzerland were 0.25% and 0% per annum, respectively, with continuous compounding. The three-month forward exchange rate was 1.0300 ($ per franc).

What arbitrage strategy was possible?

In early January 2020, Novak Inc., a private enterprise that applies ASPE, purchased 40% of the common shares of Washi Corp. for $402,000. Novak was now able to exercise considerable influence in decisions made by Washi’s management. Washi Corp.’s statement of financial position reported the following information at the date of acquisition:

Additional information:

Prepare the journal entry to record Novak’s investment in Washi Corp. Assume that any unexplained payment is goodwill.

Assuming Novak applies the equity method to account for its investment in Washi, prepare the journal entries to record Novak’s equity in the net income and the receipt of dividends from Washi Corp. in 2020.

In the early 1990s, fusion involving hydrogen dissolved in palladium at room temperature, or cold fusion, was proposed as a new source of energy. This process relies on the diffusion of H2 into palladium. The diffusion of hydrogen gas through a 0.005-cm-thick piece of palladium foil with a cross section of 0.810 cm2 is measured. On one side of the foil, a volume of gas maintained at 298 K and 1 atm is applied, while a vacuum is applied to the other side of the foil. After 24 h, the volume of hydrogen has decreased by 16.0 cm3 . What is the diffusion coefficient of hydrogen gas in palladium?

Mrs. Perez, 32 years of age, is a Hispanic patient who is admitted for early stage cancer of the uterus. The surgeon stated that in order to treat Mrs. Perez’s cancer successfully, the uterus will need to be removed surgically through a procedure called a simple hysterectomy leaving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. The surgeon requests that the nurse make arrangements for an interpreter, so they can both use the interpreter’s services. The patient only speaks Spanish, but her mother and one of the patient’s sisters are bilingual. They are currently visiting the patient. Her husband is also visiting and he only speaks Spanish. The patient’s two children are with her sister Maria. The family stated they are devout Catholics and request to see a priest while in the hospital. Today is Ash Wednesday. (Learning Objective 4) Which interpreter is the most appropriate choice to communicate with Mrs. Perez and why? After critically analyzing the cultural influences, what nursing actions are appropriate for the patient?

1. Mrs. Perez, 32 years of age, is a Hispanic patient who is admitted for early stage cancer of the uterus. The surgeon stated that in order to treat Mrs. Perez’s cancer successfully, the uterus will need to be removed surgically through a procedure called a simple hysterectomy leaving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. The surgeon requests that the nurse make arrangements for an interpreter, so they can both use the interpreter’s services. The patient only speaks Spanish, but her mother and one of the patient’s sisters are bilingual. They are currently visiting the patient. Her husband is also visiting and he only speaks Spanish. The patient’s two children are with her sister Maria. The family stated they are devout Catholics and request to see a priest while in the hospital. Today is Ash Wednesday. (Learning Objective 4)

Which interpreter is the most appropriate choice to communicate with Mrs. Perez and why?

After critically analyzing the cultural influences, what nursing actions are appropriate for the patient?

Judy Dench took up the government offer on the “Special Early Retirement Programme” and received a lump sum payment of J$3.5M. After clearing her mortgage and credit card debts she has J$1.5M remaining. She saw an advertisement recently in the local newspaper where JMMB was offering three investments offer to the public as follow:

If Judy wants to invest only J$1,000,000; which one of the investment products based on calculations would you recommend her to invest in?                                                       

B. John Travolta plans on investing the following cash flows at the beginning of each year:

            Year                Cash Flow

            2019                $30 000

            2020                $40 000

            2021                $60 000

            2022                $90 000          

            2023                $20 000

How much would John accumulate at the end of 2023 if the interest rate is compounded annually at an interest rate of 9.8%?

Early gene cloning experiments involved insertion at one restriction site in the vector; for example, the insert would have and EcoRI site at each end, and he vector would be opened at an RI site prior to litigation. Under what circumstances would asymmetric cloning be desirable, with the insert having a different site at each end?

Please no pictures or handwritten responses - only typed answers.

Early the following year (2020), the Company is told that one of its customers declared bankruptcy & cannot pay the $8,000 it owes. The $8,000 was part of the Company’s Accounts Receivable balance at December 31, 2019 (see preceding fact pattern immediately above). Prepare the adjusting journal entry to write off the $8,000 receivable (Remember, the Company uses the Allowance Method).