What is a stepper motor and why is it used with solar panel tracking systems?

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A stepper motor is used as the drive mechanism for many types of rotary and linear solar panel access control systems. Stepper motors provide a means for precise positioning. The stepper motor has the ability to move its shaft in very small increments so that it can provide movements that are very precise.

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A) Gear clash when shifting gears B) Excessive shifting effort C) Jumping out of gear D) Excessive noise

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Dropping or piling steel framing members on top of an electrical extension cord could create a(n) _____

a. tripping hazard b. fire hazard c. unusable framing member d. electrical hazard

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What is the purpose of a wheel bearing?

A) Reduce friction B) Transfer weight C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

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A cooling tower with its fan located in the air stream leaving the tower, drawing the air through the tower, is:

A) A natural-draft cooling tower. B) A hybrid-draft cooling tower. C) A forced-draft cooling tower. D) An induced-draft cooling tower.

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