Question 529General Subjects - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a capstan, what statement is true?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C. The brake is spring set and electrically released, and the brake automatically sets when electric power is removed from the electric drive motor.
This is correct because in an automatic electric brake for a capstan, the brake is designed to be spring-set, meaning it is held in the braking position by spring tension. When electric power is supplied to the motor, it energizes the brake mechanism to release the brake and allow the capstan to turn. However, when the electric power is removed, the spring automatically sets the brake, stopping the capstan.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the automatic behavior of the brake when power is removed from the electric drive motor.
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