Briefly describe two methods that are used in lubricating motors.

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Methods of lubricating motors include the following:
• Small motors with sleeve bearings have oil holes with spring covers.
• The bearings of larger motors are often provided with an oil ring that fits loosely in a slot in the bearing. The oil ring picks up oil from a reservoir located directly under the ring.
• Many motors are lubricated with grease.

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¿Cuántos bloques de revestimiento biselados de 3 pulgadas (7,62 cm) se necesitan para cubrir un tanque de 36 pulgadas (91,44 cm) de diámetro (incluido el aislamiento) y 36 pulgadas (91,44 cm) de largo?

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Which of the following would not require the use of satellite technology?

A) live United States television coverage of a newsworthy event in the Middle East B) a facsimile being sent from the United States to Great Britain C) a telephone conversation between Jan and her mother, who live on opposite sides of Detroit D) none of the above requires satellite technology

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The symbol ____ is used in electronics to represent voltage.

A. V B. C C. W D. E

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