It Is John's First Day at College

question 98

Multiple Choice

It is John's first day at college. He recalls similar educational experiences, so he knows what to expect. John is employing the ______ heuristic.

• A)analog
• B)availability
• C)analogy
• D)analysis

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Definitions:

Diametral Pitch

A value describing the ratio of the number of teeth of a gear to the diameter of the pitch circle, used in the design and specification of gears.

Circumference

The perimeter or boundary line of a circle, often measured to understand the size or to describe the distance around it.

Bevel Gear

A type of gear where the axes of the two shafts intersect and the tooth-bearing faces of the gears themselves are conically shaped, often used in differential drives.

Addendum

The radial distance from the pitch circle of a gear to the top of the teeth.