Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781118881279
Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.22P
The sale of motor fuel is an essential business in the global economy. Federal (U.S.) law requires the quantity of fuel delivered at a retail establishment to be accurate to within 0.5%. (i) Determine the maximum allowable error in the delivery of 25 gallons (or use 95 L). (b) Provide an estimate of the potential costs to a consumer at the maximum allowable error over 150,000 miles (240,000 km) based on an average fuel mileage of 30.2 mpg (7.8L/100km). (c) As a knowledgeable consumer, cite one or two ways for you to identify an inaccurate pump.
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