If the Best Operating Level of a Piece of Equipment

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the best operating level of a piece of equipment is at a rate of 400 units per hour and the actual output during an hour is 300 units, which of the following is the capacity cushion?

• A) 25 percent
• B) 100 units per hour
• C) 75 percent
• D) 125 percent
• E) 133 percent

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Definitions:

Axle Windup

A term used in automotive mechanics referring to the torsional stress and deformation experienced by vehicle axles during acceleration or under heavy loads.

Equalizing-beam

A suspension component designed to evenly distribute load and shock across multiple axles for smoother vehicle operation.

Torque Rods

Longitudinal rods in truck and bus suspension systems that help manage the alignment of the axle, prevent excessive movement, and assist in absorbing road shock.

Centerbolts

Fasteners used to secure leaf springs in a suspension system, aligning the springs with the axle.