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Which of the following is a chemical reaction between a material and its environment, resulting in the material's deterioration?
Corrosion
What is the study of surfaces moving relative to one another called?
Tribology
What is the mechanical process of material removal from a sliding or rolling component known as?
Wear
Which type of wear is generally proportional to the load and the distance of sliding?
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What kind of analysis requires microscopic examination of the worn area, measuring the wear rate, and a close look at the used lubricant?
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What is defined as a physical-mechanical process of material removal by flow of wind or water (rain)?
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What is the main focus of tribology?
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From which Greek root does the word 'tribology' derive?
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What is the suffix '-logy' in 'tribology' commonly associated with?
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Why is interdisciplinary knowledge necessary in tribology?
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What does wear refer to in tribology?
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In which industry is wear a great problem according to the text?
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What is the main goal in components like brakes and clutches?
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Which manufacturing process relies on tribology according to the text?
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Corrosion is a physical-mechanical process of material removal by the flow of wind or water (rain).
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In analyzing a wear problem in a machine, it is not necessary to determine the kind of wear that occurred.
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Tribology is the study of surfaces moving relative to one another, which does not affect our lives in a multitude of ways every day.
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Wear is generally not proportional to load and the distance of sliding.
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Erosion is a mechanical process of material removal from a sliding or rolling component.
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Abrasive wear is not one of the types of wear mentioned in the text.
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Tribology refers to the study of friction, wear, and lubrication in diverse industries.
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The Greek root 'tribo' in tribology means 'flow' or 'movement'.
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Friction is the perpendicular resistance to motion between two solid bodies.
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Wear is a significant problem in the mining industry, particularly in crushers and bulldozer teeth.
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Lubrication aims to maximize friction and wear in components like brakes and clutches.
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Cutting tools in metal cutting operations are not susceptible to wear.
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Tribology is solely concerned with the mechanical engineering aspects of friction and wear.
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Most transportation methods do not depend on tribology for their operation.
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Friction remains constant regardless of the operating conditions and environment.
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Tribology primarily involves two key topics: lubrication and resistance to motion.
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