Question

To properly align the shaft of a​ base-mounted pump to the shaft of its driver​ (usually an electric​ motor), very thin shims must be placed under the mounting feet. You must report the total thickness of the shims placed under each foot. Shims are provided in precise​ thicknesses, measured in thousandths of an inch. In this​ case, three shims were placed under one foot. One shim is marked​ 0.030", the second is marked as​ 0.015", and the third is marked as​ 0.007". What is the total thickness of the three​ shims? Your answer should be to the nearest thousandth of an inch.

Answer 1

Answer: 0.052 inch

Explanation:

Thickness of first shim = 0.030

Thickness of second shim = 0.015

Thickness of third shim = 0.007

Total thickness of the three shims:

= 0.030 + 0.015 + 0.007

= 0.052inch