Question 430Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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Referring to the illustration of possible brush holder mounting configurations, which figure is the correct method of configuring the brush holders on a DC generator? Illustration EL-0057

Diagram for USCG Electrical Assistant: Referring to the illustration of possible brush holder mounting configurations,...
AA
BB
CC
DD
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C. The correct method of configuring the brush holders on a DC generator, as shown in the illustration EL-0057, is configuration C. This configuration ensures that the brush holders are mounted in a symmetrical and balanced manner, which is the proper way to install them on a DC generator. The other configurations shown (A, B, and D) would not be considered correct or recommended for proper brush holder mounting on a DC generator.

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