ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260437454
Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 8RQ
An ohmmeter is connected across the two leads of a single-pole toggle switch to check its operation out of circuit. What reading you would expect to get if the:
- a. Switch is operating properly?
- b. Switch has an open circuit fault?
- c. Switch has a short circuit fault?
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ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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