​ What Explains the Markings on This Statue

question 33

Multiple Choice

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What explains the markings on this statue?

• A) Modern archaeologists added color during conservation work.
• B) The soil where it was buried caused discoloration of the marble.
• C) Liquid dedications were poured onto the statue.
• D) Greek marble statues bore much painted decoration.

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Definitions:

Root Diameter

The diameter at the bottom of a screw thread or gear tooth.

Pitch Diameter

The diameter of an imaginary circle on a gear, where the teeth effectively engage with the teeth of another gear.

Center Distance

The distance between the centers of two gears, wheels, or pulleys, critical for ensuring proper meshing and operation.

Shaft Centers

The central longitudinal axes of shafts, often referenced in mechanical engineering for alignment and design considerations.