Question

Why field test is conducted even if Hopkinson’s test is present?

a.

Instability of an operation

b.

Possibility of run-away speed

c.

Both instability and possibility of run-away speed

d.

Field test is not conducted

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Answer: (c).Both instability and possibility of run-away speed

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