Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781285179988
Author: Russell E. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 20RQ
List at least five electrical safety rules that should be followed by refrigeration, heating, and air-conditioning technicians.
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A. avoid using solvents.
B. wear a leather apron.
C. wear rubber gloves.
D. prohibit welding.
8. A length of copper pipe measures 15.3 m. According to a job's specifications, the pipe
needs to be cut into 3.2-m-long pieces. How many 3.2-m-long pieces of pipe can be cut
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A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
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Chapter 1 Solutions
Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
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