As the Education Level of Americans Has Steadily Increased Since

question 19

Multiple Choice

As the education level of Americans has steadily increased since the 1950s,the level of public ignorance has ____________________.

• A) also steadily increased
• B) has slowly decreased
• C) has increased exponentially
• D) has remained roughly constant
• E) has rapidly decreased

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Definitions:

Manual Motor Starters

Devices used to manually start and stop motors, providing protection against overloads by breaking the circuit.

Magnetic Motor Starters

Electromagnetic devices used to start and stop motors, providing protection against overloads by incorporating both a contactor and overload relay.

Overload Unit

A component in an electrical system designed to protect motors and circuits from damage due to excess current flow.

Adequate Protection

Safety measures or devices that ensure a system or equipment is safeguarded against electrical or mechanical failures.