The Gap Between the Electrodes of an Oil Burner Gun

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Short Answer

The gap between the electrodes of an oil burner gun is set at 1/8-inch. Use has caused each electrode to wear 0.0159 inch. What is the new gap distance expressed in inches as a decimal fraction?

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla, involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Thoracic Pressure

The pressure within the thoracic cavity, affecting respiratory and cardiovascular functions, influenced by lung volume and diaphragm movement.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the breathing process.