A Defense Contractor Has Just Started Producing Turbines for a New

question 103

Multiple Choice

A defense contractor has just started producing turbines for a new government contract. The first turbine took 7000 hours to produce. If the learning curve is 90%, how long will it take to produce the 10th turbine? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the formula approach.)

• A) less than 4800 hours
• B) from 4800 to 4900 hours
• C) from 4900 to 5000 hours
• D) from 5000 to 5100 hours
• E) over 5100 hours

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Definitions:

Stretching Exercises

Physical activities that aim to increase muscle flexibility and joint range of motion.

Ballistic

Relating to or involving the dynamics, flight, behavior, or effects of projectiles.

PNF

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, a set of stretching techniques used to enhance both active and passive range of motion with the goal of improving motor performance and aiding rehabilitation.

Static

Unchanging in condition; at rest or in equilibrium.