Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of an Emergency

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an emergency situation?

• A) they are typically situations where one needs considerable training in order to react appropriately
• B) they are rare
• C) the external rewards for intervening are often non-existent
• D) they are unpredictable and therefore difficult to prepare for
• E) they vary widely in their form and in terms of what response is appropriate

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Definitions:

Coupling Ratio

in engineering, refers to the relationship between the input and output of a system, such as in transformers or gear ratios.

Fluid Couplings

A hydrodynamic device used to transmit rotating mechanical power; it has been used in automobile transmissions as a replacement for a mechanical clutch.

Torque Converter

A fluid coupling device that is used to transfer rotating power from a prime mover, like an engine, to a rotating driven load.

Vortex Flow

A flow pattern characterized by the rotation of fluid in a circular path around an axis.