Which of the following enables a Kingsbury, or any pivot shoe type thrust bearing, to bear a much greater load per square inch of working surface than parallel surface bearings?

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The shoes tilt slightly thereby allowing the formation of a wedge shaped oil film under a thrust load.

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The thickness of the filler piece behind the pivotal-shoes is adjusted to obtain a more accurate fit.

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Clearances are automatically adjusted to the correct value when wear occurs.

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The shoes pivot, thus remaining parallel with the collar when thrust loads are applied.

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