Explain the difference between a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistor and a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.

What will be an ideal response?


The resistance of a PTC increases as the temperature increases.
The resistance of a NTC decreases as the temperature increases.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What is another name given to solid-state, reduced-voltage starters because of their ability to provide a smoother, stepless start and acceleration?

a. Kick-start controllers b. Soft-start controllers c. Smooth-start controllers d. Boost-start controllers

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What specifies how much current is required to operate the first stage?

A) input bias current B) slew rate C) offset current drift D) input offset current

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Which of the following instruments is designed to measure rotational speed?

A. dial bore gauge B. dial indicator C. load rotor D. tachometer

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