Combustible gas indicators incorporate the use of a/an __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Wheatstone bridge
Combustible gas indicators utilize a Wheatstone bridge circuit to detect flammable gases. As gas burns on a heated platinum filament, the resistance changes, unbalancing the bridge. This change is measured and calibrated to provide an accurate reading of the gas concentration relative to the Lower Explosive Limit.
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