Asked by Filip Gabric on Jun 05, 2024

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What is one device used for spike suppression in either direct or alternating current circuits?

A) metal oxide varistor
B) voltage varistor
C) inductive varistor
D) capacitive varistor

Spike Suppression

Techniques or devices used to protect electronic circuits from sudden transient voltages, which could cause damage or malfunction.

Metal Oxide Varistor

A voltage-dependent resistor with a nonlinear variance, used to protect electrical circuits from voltage spikes.

  • Understand the methods for spike suppression in electrical circuits.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A metal oxide varistor (MOV) is commonly used for spike suppression in both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. It is designed to protect against voltage spikes by changing its resistance.