A shim is
A)A surface on which bearings are fitted
B)A treatment given to a surface to prevent rusting
C)A kind of shrink fit
D)A thin piece of sheet metal used between mating parts to provide the proper distance
E)A dull corner on a shaft

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A shim is indeed a thin piece of material, often metal, used to fill small gaps or spaces between objects, typically to ensure proper fit or alignment, which aligns with option D.

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