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MECH2320Chapter5Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Auxiliary contacts are intended to control large amounts of current.
 

 2. 

Relays and contactors that are operated by direct current generally contain laminated cores.
 

 3. 

Hysteresis loss is often referred to as molecular friction.
 

 4. 

Vacuum contactors enclose their load contacts in a sealed vacuum chamber.
 

 5. 

When the coil of an alternating current relay or contactor is energized, it will require less current to pull the armature in than to hold it in.
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 6. 

Relays and contactors operate on the ____________________ principle.
 

 

 7. 

All solenoids that operate on alternating current must have a(n) ____________________ coil.
 

 

 8. 

The continuous change of both amplitude and polarity of the magnetic field causes currents to be induced into the metal core material; these currents are called ____________________ currents.
 

 

 9. 

Contactors are equipped with contacts intended to connect high current loads to the power line; these large contacts are called ____________________ contacts.
 

 

 10. 

Mechanically held contactors and relays are often referred to as ____________________ contactors or relays.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 11. 

What are relays?
 

 12. 

Why is it that bridge contacts can control more voltage than clapper types?
 

 13. 

How is optoisolation achieved?
 

 14. 

What is a reason for sealing load contacts inside a vacuum chamber?
 

 15. 

What are coil clearing contacts?
 



 
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