Discuss the use of Plastigage

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Plastigage is a small threadlike material used to measure connecting rod bearing clearance. Plastigage
is a carefully designed material that flattens out uniformly when pressed. The material is laid across
the bearing surface, and the bearing cap is attached and torqued. The bearing cap is removed again,
and the width of the Plastigage measured with a special gauge.

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A ton of refrigeration is equal to ____.

A. 1 ton of ice B. 288,000 Btu/24 h C. 144 Btu/h D. 12,000 Btu/min

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the circuit of Figure P2.32, assume v2 = vS/6 and the power delivered by the source is 150 mW. Also assume that R1 = 8 k?, R2 = 10 k?, R3 = 12 k?. Find R, vS , v2, and i .

Find: R,vs, v2, and i.

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