A Product Has Three Components X, Y, and Z

question 105

Essay

A product has three components X, Y, and Z. Product X has reliability of 0.991, and Y has reliability of 0.993. If Z has reliability of 0.991, what is the reliability of the entire product? Can Z be redesigned to be reliable enough for the entire product to have reliability of 0.99? Explain.

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Definitions:

Intestine

Part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the anus that digests and absorbs food and water.

Hypocalcemia

Abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood.

PTH Production

The synthesis of parathyroid hormone, a regulator of calcium and phosphate concentration in the bloodstream, controlled by the parathyroid glands.

Neuromuscular Excitability

The ability of a muscle and its corresponding nerves to respond to stimuli, crucial for muscle contraction.