Question 252Electricity & Electronics - QMED
70% to passWhat is the characteristic of the mica used in the commutators of DC machinery?
Ait is the same hardness as the copper
Bit is softer than copper
Cit is harder than copper
Dit is softer than copper but wears away at a slower rate
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) it is harder than copper. The mica used in the commutators of DC machinery is typically harder than the copper segments it insulates. This allows the mica to wear at a slower rate compared to the copper, maintaining the proper commutator surface and preventing shorting between adjacent segments. The other options are incorrect because A) the mica is not the same hardness as the copper, B) the mica is in fact harder than the copper, and D) while the mica is softer than the copper, it does not wear away at a slower rate - it wears more slowly, which is the key characteristic that allows the commutator to function properly over time.
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