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Ball/Float Valves

3.1.8 - Ball/Float Valves

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a ball/float valve?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a tank fills up.

Question 2 Easy

Name one place where you would find a float valve.

💡 Hint: Consider everyday plumbing fixtures.

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Question 1

What is the function of a ball/float valve?

Control water flow
Increase water pressure
Decrease heat

💡 Hint: Consider the main goal of a float valve.

Question 2

True or False: A float valve helps in keeping a constant water level.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about why this is important in plumbing.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Your home tank overflowed due to a malfunctioning ball valve. Discuss troubleshooting steps you would take to fix it.

💡 Hint: Think about common issues with valves and their effects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to illustrate how a ball/float valve works using simple materials.

💡 Hint: Focus on demonstrating the automatic flow control.

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