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An electrician is installing a control panel for a water pump. The pump motor needs to start automatically when the water level in a tank drops below a certain point and stop when it rises above another point. What type of control component would be most suitable to sense the water level and initiate the motor's operation?
A float switch is specifically designed to detect and respond to changes in liquid levels. It has contacts that open or close based on the position of a float,
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Question: An electrician is installing a control panel for a water pump. The pump motor needs to start automatically when the water level in a tank drops below a certain point and stop when it rises above another point. What type of control component would be most suitable to sense the water level and initiate the motor's operation?
Answer options: ✅ A float switch.
- A pressure switch.
- A proximity sensor.
- A temperature switch.
Correct answer: A float switch.
Explanation: A float switch is specifically designed to detect and respond to changes in liquid levels. It has contacts that open or close based on the position of a float, making it ideal for controlling pumps based on water levels.
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