Asked by Jaime Andres on Jul 27, 2024

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Twenty low-intensity bulbs are tested for 120 hours each. One failed at 40 hours; all others completed the test. Calculate FR(%), FR(N) and MTBF.

Low-Intensity Bulbs

Light bulbs that emit a lower level of brightness compared to standard lighting options, often used to save energy.

FR(%)

An abbreviation possibly referring to Financial Ratio or Failure Rate, both of which quantify different business or operational metrics.

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failures, a measure used to predict the reliability and durability of a product or system.

  • Compute the failure rate, ascertain the mean time between failures (MTBF), and analyze their importance within the context of reliability engineering.
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Khadijah JenkinsJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
FR(%) = 1/20 or 5%; operating hours = 19 × 120 + 40 = 2320; FR(N) = 1/2320 or .0004, and
MTBF = 2320 hours