Monday, 1 February 2016

Assignment: How Do Relays Work

Theory Activity    /10 (9 questions + 1 mark for proper naming and location of file)


Watch the videos in the post: "Theory: How Do Relays Work?"

These questions should be copied into a new assignment named "Magnetic Control Device Theory"

These questions are due by Friday February 5th at 2:00PM.


What is an Inductor?


Explain what an inductor is in your own words.

What is the electrical symbol for an inductor?

What is a Relay?


What is a switch?

How does a relay switch differ from a manual switch?

What is the difference between a single-throw and a double throw relay?

What is the difference between a single-break and double-break switch?

What is a Solid State Relay?


What is the difference between a solid state and electromagnetic relay?



What are the advantages of a solid state relay?



Solenoid Basics - Part 1


What is the relationship between current (amperage) and the amount of force a solenoid can exhibit?

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