Asked by Katherine Marshall on Jun 10, 2024

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A contactor:

A) is another name for a relay.
B) is designed to handle heavy power loads.
C) always has an overload relay physically and electrically attached.
D) is a physically small relay.

Contactor

A special-purpose relay designed to establish and interrupt the power flow of high-current electric circuits.

Heavy Power Loads

Electrical loads that consume a significant amount of power, typically found in industrial settings.

Overload Relay

A special-purpose relay designed so that its contacts transfer whenever its current exceeds a predetermined value. Overload relays are used with electric motors to prevent motor burnout due to mechanical overload.

  • Compare and contrast the functions of relays and contactors in electrical circuits.
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Gajendra MahtoJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A contactor is designed to handle heavy power loads, while a relay is typically used for smaller loads. Contactors are commonly used in industrial settings for controlling motors and other high-power devices, and they often have multiple sets of contacts to allow for more complex control schemes. While some contactors may have overload protection built in, this is not universal and should not be relied upon without verifying the specific device's specifications.