2.1 - Basic Parts and Operations
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Practice Questions
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What is the optimal angle of swing for maximum productivity?
💡 Hint: Think about the angle that minimizes movement.
Define 'Height of Cut' in excavation.
💡 Hint: Consider the position of the bucket during operation.
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What is the ideal angle of swing for excavators?
💡 Hint: Think about the minimum movement needed.
True or False: Higher height of cut always leads to better productivity.
💡 Hint: Recall how cut height affects effort.
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Given two scenarios where one has a truck located at 60 degrees and the other at 90 degrees angle swings, compare their potential productivity.
💡 Hint: Consider how the swing angle affects the digging cycle.
A project demands the excavation of soft material to a depth where the optimum height represents 40% of a maximum digging depth of 8 meters. Calculate the corresponding optimal height of cut.
💡 Hint: Convert percentages to decimal fractions when calculating.
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