What is the purpose of a flywheel diode?

What will be an ideal response?


The flywheel diode is forward biased by the inductive kick, and the kick is reduced by allowing current to flow back through the armature windings, which slows the magnetic field collapse.

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Four wheel steering is being discussed. Technician A says that opposite phase steering is best at high speeds. Technician B says that same phase steering is best at low speeds. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians A and B D) Neither technician A nor B

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What is the purpose of removing approximately 30% of sausage's water content during the curing process?

A) To dry out the outer layer of sausage, producing the skin on the outside of the sausage B) To remove the water that is sprayed on the sausage when it is washed down C) To reduce the weight of the sausage before it is sold D) To increase the time that the sausage will keep without spoiling

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Carry the answer to three decimal places. If W=3.000 inches, Y=1.750 inches, and Z=0.875 inch, find X.

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

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A dash indicator warning lamp does not light when the key is in the ON or START positions. What should you check first?

A. Sending unit B. Wiring C. Battery level D. Bulb

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