The Mean Can Be Thought of as the Balancing Point

question 20

Multiple Choice

The mean can be thought of as the balancing point of a distribution. According to this description, at what value is the following distribution balanced?

• A)About 85
• B)About 95
• C)About 105
• D)About 115

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Definitions:

Pneumatic

In truck technology this term is used mainly to describe chassis air under pressure, as in pneumatic brakes or pneumatic suspension.

Yaw

Vehicle lateral tracking off the intended straight-ahead or turning radius; a vehicle traveling sideways in a skid would be an extreme case of yaw.

Wheelbase

Dimension of a tandem drive axle truck measured between the center of the front axle and the centerline of the tandem bogie. In a two-axle vehicle, it is the distance between the centerline of the front and rear axles.

Directional Stability Control

A vehicle safety system that helps maintain the vehicle's intended direction of travel, typically under adverse conditions.