Which alarm-initiating device is activated by a rise in temperature of 12°F to 15°F (7°C to 8°C) in one minute?

A. Infrared wave detector
B. Continuous line detector
C. Photoelectric cell detector
D. Rate-of-rise heat detector


D

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