Asked by WORST NIGHTMARE on May 10, 2024

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Alternators of small kilovolt-ampere rating are generally _____ -cooled.

A) liquid
B) air
C) hydrogen
D) nitrogen

Kilovolt-ampere

A unit of apparent power in electrical systems, equivalent to 1,000 volt-amperes, often used in the rating of electrical equipment.

Liquid-cooled

A method of heat dissipation that uses a circulating fluid, typically water or coolant, to remove heat from components.

Air-cooled

Pertaining to a method of cooling machines, engines, or electronic devices by circulating air to remove heat.

  • Identify the cooling methods and their applicability based on alternator size.
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amanpreet kaur sembhi

May 15, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Alternators of small kilovolt-ampere rating are generally air-cooled because it is a simple and cost-effective method for dissipating heat generated during operation.