A Single-Phase Waiting-Line System Meets the Assumptions of Constant Service

question 116

Multiple Choice

A single-phase waiting-line system meets the assumptions of constant service time or M/D/1. Units arrive at this system every 10 minutes on average. Service takes a constant 4 minutes. The average length of the queue Lq is

• A) 0.4
• B) 0.133
• C) 4.167
• D) 4.583
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Lube Level

The amount or height of lubricating oil present in a system, important for ensuring proper lubrication of moving parts.

Fill Plugs

Components used to seal the fill holes in a system, ensuring fluids are contained and can be added as needed.

Crown Gear Runout

A measure of the deviation or wobble of a crown gear from its perfect geometric shape, affecting the smoothness of gear engagement.

Pinion To Crown Gear Runout

The deviation in the rotational motion of the pinion gear as it meshes with the crown gear, affecting gear engagement.