As the Number of Components in a System Connected in a Series

question 109

Multiple Choice

As the number of components in a system connected in a series decreases,all other things being equal,the reliability of the system usually:

• A)increases.
• B)stays the same.
• C)decreases.
• D)increases,then decreases.
• E)decreases,then increases.

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