Which of the following describes the 'interchangeable parts' innovation introduced to factory manufacturing?
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Correct answer: Parts were made to exact specifications so any unit could fit any assembly of the same type
Interchangeable parts allowed for mass production and easier repair of goods. This system, pioneered in the armaments industry, made the assembly line possible.
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