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Question
Give a reason why oiling or greasing is done on the exposed moving iron parts of machinery and not preferred on heavy stationary iron parts.
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Solution
Oiling or greasing is done on the exposed moving iron parts of machinery to avoid rusting and reducing friction whereas it is not preferred on heavy stationary iron parts as red lead oxide paint is used in heavy stationary iron.
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