State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 91

Which of the following is used in fire alarm?

  1. Photo cell
  2. Water
  3. Solar cell
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (A) Photo cell

Explanation

Many fire alarms (optical smoke detectors) use a photocell: smoke scatters or blocks a light beam, changing the photocell output and triggering the alarm.