Determine the Probability of System Failure for a Two-Component Parallel

question 6

Multiple Choice

Determine the probability of system failure for a two-component parallel system if the individual component reliabilities are 0.95 and 0.96,respectively.

• A)0.088
• B)0.045
• C)0.040
• D)0.002

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Metamorphosed Rocks

Rocks that have undergone a change in mineral composition and texture due to extreme heat and pressure conditions.

Wedge-Shaped Zone

A geological area characterized by its wedge or triangular shape, often indicating tectonic activity or sediment accrual at plate boundaries.

Accretionary Prism

A geological structure formed by the accumulation of sedimentary and oceanic plate material scraped off a subducting plate, typically found at convergent plate boundaries.