What is the difference between contributory negligence and comparative negligence?

What will be an ideal response?


Under contributory negligence the slightest negligence by a plaintiff was
sufficient to bar any recovery. But under comparative negligence the plaintiff
may bring a claim but then reduce any damages award proportionate to the
plaintiff’s percentage of fault.

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Which of the following best describes the role of engine braking in a truck braking system?

A. compliments service braking B. replaces service braking C. compliments the park brake system D. replaces driveline braking

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(a) Draw the flow curve and obtain the liquid limit. (b) What is the plasticity index of the soil?

A plastic limit test for a soil showed that moisture content was 18.0%. Data from a
liquid limit test were as follows:


What will be an ideal response?

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The 5-bit 2's-complement of -1210 is:

A) 01100 B) 11100 C) 10100 D) 00100

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A circle with two parallel lines drawn through it is the symbol normally used for _____

A) duplex receptacles B) junction boxes C) range receptacles D) blanked outlets

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