Question 125Gas Turbine - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
A magnet pickup typically produces what type of signal output?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) voltage pulse.
A magnet pickup, such as those used in engines and other machinery, typically produces a voltage pulse signal output. As the magnet moves past the pickup coil, it induces a fluctuating voltage in the coil, resulting in a series of voltage pulses rather than a steady DC voltage or pure sine wave.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) High current is not the typical output of a magnet pickup, which is designed to produce a voltage signal.
B) A steady DC voltage is not the output of a magnet pickup, which generates a fluctuating voltage.
D) A pure sine wave is not the typical output of a magnet pickup, which produces a series of voltage pulses.
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