In one type of welding, electric charge flows between the welding tool and the metal pieces that are to be joined. This produces a glowing arc whose high temperature fuses the pieces together. Why must the tool be held close to the metal pieces? (i) To maximize the potential difference between tool and pieces; (ii) to minimize this potential difference; (iii) to maximize the electric field between tool and pieces; (iv) to minimize this electric field; (v) more than one of these.

In one type of welding, electric charge flows between the welding tool and the metal pieces that are to be joined. This produces a glowing arc whose high temperature fuses the pieces together. Why must the tool be held close to the metal pieces? (i) To maximize the potential difference between tool and pieces; (ii) to minimize this potential difference; (iii) to maximize the electric field between tool and pieces; (iv) to minimize this electric field; (v) more than one of these.

Welding: Principles and Applications (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305494695

Author:Larry Jeffus

Publisher:Larry Jeffus

Chapter10: Gas Metal Arc Welding Equipment, Setup, And Operation

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