Besides the cost of the raw material, what other factors infl uence the true cost of choosing a material for a particular application?

What will be an ideal response?


The true cost of a material includes more than the cost of the raw material. It includes the amount of energy and water (a scarce resource in some places) needed to produce it, the amount of pollution generated by
the process, and any human time and eff ort including time that is wasted.

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

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The Drawing ____ includes the number of the drawing and the drawing title.

A. Glossary B. Index C. Compendium D. Schedule

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Convert the following absolute uncertainties to relative uncertainties.

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