Question 11033 of 406 · Illinois Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam
A sprayer is calibrated at 20 GPA at 4 mph. Pressure is not changed, and the operator speeds up to 5 mph. What is the new rate?
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Correct answer to question 11033
- C: 16 GPA
Explanation
Rate is inversely proportional to speed: 20 x 4 / 5 = 16 GPA. Going faster applies less per acre, not more.
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