Question 89Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) de-energized and the brake is set by a spring. When the control handle of an electric winch is in the 'off' position, the solenoid actuated brake is typically de-energized, and the brake is set by a spring. This is a common safety design for electric winches, as it ensures the brake is applied to prevent unintended movement of the winch when the control is not actively engaged. The other options are incorrect because: A) With the control in 'off', the solenoid would be de-energized, not energized, and the brake would be set, not released. C) The brake would be set by the spring, not energized, when the control is in 'off'. D) The brake would be set by the spring, not released, when the control is in 'off'.