In what position does a boom extension for lifting have the greatest lifting capacity?

a. Boom fully extended and at 0 degrees elevation (horizontal)
b. Boom fully extended and at 45 degrees elevation (pointing up at a 45 degree angle)
c. Boom fully retracted and at 0 degrees elevation (horizontal)
d. Boom fully retracted and angled up to its maximum angle


d. Boom fully retracted and angled up to its maximum angle

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A) 3.1 B) 2.26 C) ?4.26 D) 1.95

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a. The road is more slippery when the rain continues than when rain begins. b. Driving conditions became more dangerous when temperature arises above freezing. c. When the temperature drops, the bridges freeze before the road.

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What will be an ideal response?

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