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When interpreting a ladder diagram for a control circuit, what does a normally closed (NC) contact of a control relay (CR) typically indicate?

In a ladder diagram, a normally closed (NC) contact means that the contact allows current to flow when its associated relay coil is de-energized. When the coil

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Question: When interpreting a ladder diagram for a control circuit, what does a normally closed (NC) contact of a control relay (CR) typically indicate?

Answer options:

  • The circuit is open when the relay coil is energized.
  • The circuit is closed when the relay coil is energized. ✅ The circuit is closed when the relay coil is de-energized.
  • The contact is always open regardless of coil status.

Correct answer: The circuit is closed when the relay coil is de-energized.

Explanation: In a ladder diagram, a normally closed (NC) contact means that the contact allows current to flow when its associated relay coil is de-energized. When the coil is energized, the contact opens, breaking the circuit.

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