As the speed of an oil lubricated ball bearing increases, fluid friction, due to churning, generates heat. This condition may be avoided by __________.

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reducing the quantity of lubricant until only a mist of oil is present on the ball bearings

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installing oil rings on the ball bearings

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adding more lubricant until the ball bearings are completely covered with a layer of oil

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maintaining a continuous fluid film of oil on the bearings

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