Centrifuge Maintenance and Troubleshooting Quiz
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What are common faults in this device?

  • Control panel issues only
  • Power supply issues only
  • Internal coil issues only
  • Carbon brushes, internal coil, and electronic faults (correct)

    • How can you maintain the centrifuge according to the text?

  • Increase the speed of operation to avoid noise
  • Regularly clean the exterior
  • Keep it properly lubricated and ensure proper operation by users (correct)
  • Frequently change the power supply cables

    • What should you do if you notice noise, vibration, shaking, or grinding in the centrifuge?

  • Continue using but reduce the speed of operation
  • Ignore it and keep using the unit
  • Increase the speed of operation to see if the issues disappear
  • Stop the unit immediately (correct)

    • Which component is NOT mentioned as a common fault in the device?

    <p>Power switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for all users to know how to properly operate the centrifuge?

    <p>To improve equipment durability and avoid accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary force utilized by a centrifuge to separate components?

    <p>Centrifugal force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary applications of a centrifuge in a laboratory setting?

    <p>Separating solids from liquids through sedimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of a centrifuge houses the tubes containing the samples?

    <p>Rotor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the control panel in a centrifuge?

    <p>To control the centrifuge operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common application of a centrifuge mentioned in the text?

    <p>Measuring the viscosity of a liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the rotor in a centrifuge?

    <p>To house the samples and generate rotation speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the centrifuge houses the entire system?

    <p>Chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a centrifuge in a laboratory setting?

    <p>To separate components based on density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a centrifuge generates the rotational movement?

    <p>Motor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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