Why is it considered an advantage for brake fluid to be hygroscopic?

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Being hygroscopic is an advantage for brake fluid because it can absorb any moisture that enters the system. This prevents the formation of water drops that could boil or freeze. Dispersing the moisture throughout the fluid also prevents localized corrosion that could cause holes to form in brake lines.

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Once an SCR is on, it will continue to conduct as long as the current through it remains above a value called the ____.

a. repetitive voltage b. holding current c. controller current d. maintaining current

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The voltage across any branch circuit in a parallel arrangement is the same as the ____________________ voltage.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Artificial soils:

A) are composed almost entirely of man-made materials. B) are influenced by the same factors as natural soils. C) are influenced by different factors from natural soils. D) are replacing natural soils in many modern farming operations.

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Radial tires can cause a vehicle to pull to one side while driving. This is called "radial tire pull" and is often due to ________

A) Tire conicity B) Tread design C) The angle of the body (carcass) plies D) Bead design

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