Float Switch Operation Quiz
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What type of switch is contained in the float switch?

  • Toggle switch
  • Mechanical switch
  • Circuit breaker
  • Reed type switch (correct)
  • What happens to the switch contact when the fuel level is low?

  • The switch contact is closed
  • The switch contact is open (correct)
  • The switch contact is shorted
  • The switch contact is damaged
  • What causes the switch to close in the float switch mechanism?

  • A rising permanent magnet (correct)
  • A mechanical lever
  • A decrease in temperature
  • A falling fuel level
  • Which of the following statements is true regarding the operation of the float switch?

    <p>The switch closes when a permanent magnet floats up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the permanent magnet play in the float switch system?

    <p>It floats up and closes the switch contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Float Switch Operation

    • A float switch contains a reed type switch with an open contact when the fuel level is low.
    • As the fuel level rises, a permanent magnet floats, closing the switch contact.

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    Test your knowledge on the operation of float switches. This quiz covers the mechanics of how a float switch activates a reed switch based on fuel levels. Understand the principles behind the functioning of this important device.

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