Explain why fuses or a motor starter is needed in a circuit to protect a motor

What will be an ideal response?


The fuses or motor starter protects the motor windings from over current. The fuse will open if current exceeds its rating and the bad fuse needs to be replaced, and a motor starter has an overload that protects the motor winding from over current and it can be reset.

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Define the term qualified person.

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which type of air handler would be best suited for a system where the air handler is located in a basement?

A. vertical upflow B. vertical downflow C. horizontal

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A two-wire transmission line requires 134 miles of conductor for each wire. By straightening the proposed right-of-way, the distance is reduced by 7 miles. What will be the length of each new wire?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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