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OM (with OM Online, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9781305664791
Author: David Alan Collier, James R. Evans
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 9PA

a)

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Interpretation:reliability of original design.

Concept introduction:Reliability is defined as the product's ability to perform according to the standards over time. It is basically defined as the probability that a product performs its actual function in a set time or operations.

b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: configuration of the proposed design.

Concept introduction:In first proposed design the series components are connected directly and parallel. in second proposed design thereliability of the series componentsis connected in parallel form, but the components relate to each other through a path.

c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation:the best reliability.

Concept introduction:Reliability is defined as the product's ability to perform according to the standards over time. It is basically defined as the probability that a product performs its actual function in a set time or operations.

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