Briefly describe how concrete is made and describe its beneficial properties.

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?Concrete can be made by simple hand mixing methods or in large quantities at a computer controlled batching plant.Concreteis a solid, hard material produced by combining Portland cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and water in proper proportions. The mix is composed of paste and aggregates. The paste, composed of Portland cement and water, coats the surface of the fine and coarse aggregates. Through a chemical reaction called hydration, the paste hardens and gains strength to form the rock-like mass known as concrete.Concrete is strong and durable, long lasting and possesses plastic qualities for infinite formal possibilities. Its constituent ingredients are derived from a wide variety of naturally occurring materials that are readily available in most parts of the world.

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____________________ fuel injection systems provide more horsepower, lower emissions, and better fuel economy.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Voltage across a capacitor during discharge was recorded as a function of time as shown below:


(a) Plot the data on semilog paper with time as the independent variable.
(b) Determine the equation of the line best representing the points using the method of selected points.
(c) Repeat parts (a) and (b) using a computer-assisted method.

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Most UJTs should not be connected to capacitors larger than ____ microfarad(s).

A. 1 B. 10 C. 100 D. 1,000

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Which diagram is most useful to the worker who installs the conduit and the wires between the starter panel and the control panel and motor?

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