Give two examples of how conditioning is used in animal agriculture

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Dairy cows are conditioned to let down their milk as they enter the milking parlor, because they associate entering the milking parlor with being milked. Similarly, a horse may learn to open a gate by tinkering with the latch mechanism until it learns the proper sequence to open the latch.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1 Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action, there is a lesser but similar reaction. 2 Labyrinth seals are single-layer seals used to allow small amounts of leakage inside the turbine. 3 AC motors are the most common type of motor used in the process industries due to their simplicity. 4 Variable speed motors allow for the rotation speed of the motor to be adjusted. 5 Synchronous motors are the most common type of AC motor.

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When disassembling a clutch pack a ________ is usually a required tool.

A) Leather glove B) Spring compressor C) Small hammer D) Chisel

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The fluid circulated through the water coil of a geothermal heat pump system:

A) Is circulated through a heat transfer loop buried in the ground. B) Is circulated through a cooling tower. C) Comes from condensation water collected off the evaporator. D) Is typically connected to the local water utility system.

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Used in wood construction calculations, one ____ equals 144 cubic inches of wood.

A. linear foot B. running foot C. board foot D. rectangular foot

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