If the Breaking Point of a Jack Is 6,000 Pounds,and

question 13

Essay

If the breaking point of a jack is 6,000 pounds,and the maximum expected load is 4,000 pounds,what is the safety factor?

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Definitions:

Metanephridia

Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.

Flatworms

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone secreted by heart atria cells in response to high blood pressure, functioning to reduce the volume of fluids in the body.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of each adrenal gland; secretes steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.