With regard to blasting, how are explosives employed and how are they made?

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Explosives are employed in blasting for mining, roadwork, excavations demolition, and tunneling. They are made from materials that are extremely sensitive to stimuli from impact, friction, heat, or electrostatic sources of initiation. Explosives such as lead azide, lead styphnate, and TNT have a high rate of energy release and produce a forceful blast pressure.

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Which of the following statements best describes the future of line and staff managers?

a. Staff managers will become better educated. b. Line positions will lose some of their glamour. c. Staff positions will become more attractive. d. The distinction between line and staff will become less clear. e. Line positions will have decreased responsibility.

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What kind of chemical do you use to remove old polish for customer who has artificial nails?

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Technician A says that an AGM battery can be charged with any battery charger. Technician B says that an AGM battery requires a charger specially designed for charging AGM batteries. Who is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technician A and B D) Neither technician A nor B

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