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D.C. shunt relays are made of_____________?

Correct answer: C. many turns of thin wire

  • A. few turns of thin wire
  • B. few turns of thick wire
  • C. many turns of thin wire
  • D. many turns of thick wire

Explanation

A DC shunt relay is connected across the supply and must draw relatively small current, so its coil uses many turns of thin wire. A few turns of thick wire are characteristic of a series coil.

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