AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam

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Which type of governor works off of flyweights?

Electrical
Hydraulic
Mechanical
Pneumatic

The correct answer is: Electrical

The correct answer is A. Electrical. In a governor system that works off of flyweights, the centrifugal forces created by the rotating flyweights control the electrical components that regulate the engine speed. This type of governor is commonly found in small engines where the speed needs to be maintained at a relatively constant level. The other options, hydraulic (B), mechanical (C), and pneumatic (D) governors do not operate based on flyweights. In a hydraulic governor, the speed is controlled by hydraulic fluid pressure mechanisms. In a mechanical governor, the speed is controlled by mechanical components like springs and levers. In a pneumatic governor, the speed is controlled by air or gas pressure.