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And a thousandth of an inch to give us play.Which of the following do the machines want to prove from this line? - English

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And a thousandth of an inch to give us play.
Which of the following do the machines want to prove from this line?

Options

  • Once Machines are fed with fuel, they take a very long time to start.

  • Once Machines are fed with fuel, they start quickly.

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Solution

Once Machines are fed with fuel, they start quickly.

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Chapter 5.2: The Secret of the Machines - Exercise [Page 150]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 5.2 The Secret of the Machines
Exercise | Q A. 9. | Page 150

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