Question 187Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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Which pair of safety disconnect switches shown in the illustration represents the exterior and interior views of a double-throw switch? Illustrations EL-0176

Diagram for USCG Electrical Assistant: Which pair of safety disconnect switches shown in the illustration represents...
AA and B
BB and D
CC and D
DA and C
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) B and D. The exterior and interior views of a double-throw switch are represented by switch B and switch D in the illustration EL-0176. A double-throw switch has three terminals and allows for the selection between two separate circuits, which is a common configuration for safety disconnect switches. The other options are incorrect because: A) A and B do not represent the exterior and interior views of a double-throw switch. C) C and D do not represent the exterior and interior views of a double-throw switch. D) A and C do not represent the exterior and interior views of a double-throw switch.

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