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Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the factor of safety? a. The greater the factor of safety, the safer the system (with respect to failure). b. The factor of safety is a ratio of the allowable load to the failure load. c. The factor of safety is used to account for uncertainties resulting from the variability of both the material's properties and the loading that must be supported. d. The factor of safety used in the design of aircraft or space vehicle components may be close to 1.

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