Question

Arc Switch Functionality

Prior to cartridge deployment, the arc switch will initiate a
_____________ arc for the duration pressed
After cartridge deployment, a press of the arc switch will initiate
a high voltage discharge across BOTH bays for 5 seconds

Answer 1

The arc switch functionality involves the initiation of a low voltage arc and a high voltage discharge across both bays.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of this question is Physics and it is targeted towards High School students. The question is about the functionality of an arc switch.

Prior to cartridge deployment, the arc switch will initiate a low voltage arc for the duration pressed. After cartridge deployment, a press of the arc switch will initiate a high voltage discharge across BOTH bays for 5 seconds.

This process involves the discharge of a capacitor in the circuit. When the switch is moved, the circuit reduces to a configuration that allows the charged capacitor to discharge through a resistor, resulting in a graph of the charge on the capacitor as a function of time.