Open Circuit Voltage ____

question 13

Multiple Choice

Open circuit voltage ____.

• A) is the voltage at the arc during welding
• B) is the voltage at the electrode before striking an arc
• C) varies with arc length, type of electrode, type of current, and polarity
• D) is usually between 10 V and 45 V

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