Which Method of Knowing Is Used in the Following Example

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which method of knowing is used in the following example? You have been struggling to determine the underlying explanation for the sadness you have been feeling for the past couple of months. Since you haven't come up with the explanation, you give up on the struggle and decide to just go on with your life. Two days later, an explanation pops into your consciousness that you are convinced is correct.

• A) Method of Authority
• B) Method of Intuition
• C) Scientific Method
• D) Rationalism

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Definitions:

Starter Insulated Terminal

A component of the starter system designed to protect the electrical connections from short circuits or shocks.

Carbon Pile

A high-current dynamic battery testing instrument. A high-current path is established through a stack of clamped carbon plates and voltage measured during a timed test run. See Load Test.

Load Test

A common battery capacity test performed by connecting a carbon pile load tester across the battery or battery bank terminals. Also known as a capacity test.

Dirty Commutator

A condition where the commutator of an electric motor or generator has become contaminated with debris or carbon build-up, leading to poor electrical contact and performance issues.