The Development of Interchangeable Parts by Eli Whitney and Simeon

question 5

Multiple Choice

The development of interchangeable parts by Eli Whitney and Simeon North allowed

• A) skilled labor to be replaced by unskilled labor.
• B) firms to better implement continuous-process manufacturing.
• C) producers to reduce production costs and increase supply.
• D) for easier and cheaper repair of damaged goods.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Ventricular Septal Defect

A congenital heart defect characterized by an opening in the septum separating the heart's two lower chambers, allowing blood to pass from the left to the right ventricle.

Pulmonic Stenosis

A congenital heart defect characterized by the narrowing of the pulmonary valve, impeding blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Caloric Density

The amount of calories contained in a specified amount of food, indicating how energy-dense that food is.

Nasal Oxygen Cannula

A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen through two small tubes that sit in the nostrils, commonly used for oxygen therapy.