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Series and parallel system availability

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2024 Autumn · Subject A · Q12

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Find approximate availability of the five-device system. A (0.8) and B (0.7) form a parallel block. That block is in series with C (0.9) and with a second parallel block formed by D (0.7) and E (0.8). A parallel block is operational if either device is available.

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Find approximate availability of the five-device system. A (0.8) and B (0.7) form a parallel block. That block is in series with C (0.9) and with a second parallel block formed by D (0.7) and E (0.8). A parallel block is operational if either device is available.

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