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On which principle does an airport metal detector work?
AEddy current braking
BRectification of ac
CMutual induction of coils
DResonance in ac circuits
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Resonance in ac circuits
The detector coil and capacitor are tuned to resonance, and metal changes the impedance, which alters the current and triggers the alarm.
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