Question 536Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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What type of electrical diagram for the shunt wound DC motor is shown in the illustration? Illustration EL-0052

Diagram for USCG Electrical Assistant: What type of electrical diagram for the shunt wound DC motor is shown in the...
AThe diagram is a pictorial drawing.
BThe diagram is a wiring diagram.
CThe diagram is a block diagram.
DThe diagram is a one-line diagram.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) The diagram is a pictorial drawing. Pictorial drawings, also known as schematic diagrams, are commonly used in Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations to illustrate the internal components and connections of electrical equipment like shunt wound DC motors. These diagrams focus on representing the physical arrangement and relationships of the parts, rather than providing a detailed wiring diagram. The other options are incorrect because a wiring diagram would show the specific electrical connections, a block diagram would use simplified functional blocks, and a one-line diagram would provide a simplified, single-line representation of the system.

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