To better spread the load supported by a caisson, the bottom of the caisson hole may be widened by a process called _____.

a. tapering
b. belling
c. bailing
d. reaming


b. belling

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Muscles are red flesh or lean meat and compose about ____ percent of the total body weight.

A. 50 B. 60 C. 65 D. 75

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

1) The most prominent hazards in the workplace are chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic. 2) The main routes of entry for toxic agents are inhalation, absorption, and ingestion. 3) Asbestos is one of the most common airborne contaminants. 4) Short-term exposure limit is a concept relating to exposure thresholds. 5) The indoor air quality standard of the American National Standards Institute is ANSI Z9.8.

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Convert 135°C to degrees Fahrenheit

What will be an ideal response?

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Using a torque converter smaller than stock size could result in ________

A) Slower than normal acceleration B) Reduced fuel economy C) Faster than normal acceleration D) Both B and C

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