Frictional heat is produced when the high-speed handpiece is used. The coolant is used to ____________
a. prevent the handpiece from overheating
b. keep the handpiece from burning the operator's hand
c. keep the tooth cool
d. none of the above
c
RATIONALE: Frictional heat is produced when the high-speed handpiece is used. The coolant is used to keep the tooth cool.
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