Which Alarm-Initiating Device Is Activated by a Rise in Temperature

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which alarm-initiating device is activated by a rise in temperature of 12°F to 15°F (7°C to 8°C) in one minute?

• A) Infrared wave detector
• B) Continuous line detector
• C) Photoelectric cell detector
• D) Rate-of-rise heat detector

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