MindTap for Herman's Understanding Motor Controls, 4th Edition [Instant Access], 2 terms
MindTap for Herman's Understanding Motor Controls, 4th Edition [Instant Access], 2 terms
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781337798754
Author: Herman; Stephen L.
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 5, Problem 1RQ
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The differences between the clapper and bridge type contacts.

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The difference between the clapper type and bridge type contacts are as follows:

Clapper type contactsBridge type contacts
The clapper type contacts contains one movable and one stationary contact.The bridge type contacts contains one movable and two stationary contacts.
The clapper type contacts cannot be used to control high voltages.The bridge type contacts can be used to control high voltages.

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