George,a Locksmith,is Always Inventing Usual Devices

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Short Answer

George,a locksmith,is always inventing usual devices.He invents a small machine that will open a combination lock without knowing the combination.This machine is useful to locksmiths but could also be used by safecrackers.Texas law does not consider George's invention to constitute a criminal instrument because the device has a ________.

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Definitions:

Derated

The process of operating a device below its rated maximum capability in order to prolong its life or ensure safety under certain conditions.

Raceway

An enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring, protecting wires and cables from damage and interference.

Ampacity

The maximum amount of electric current a conductor or device can carry before sustaining immediate or progressive deterioration.

Circular Mils

A unit of area used specifically in the calculation of wire cross-sectional areas, defined as the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one-thousandth of an inch).