Marine Electrical Systems USCG Q#882 (Set 30)

Which of the substances listed can be used to shield sensitive equipment from static magnetic fields?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Permeable iron

High-permeability magnetic materials such as permeable iron provide a low-reluctance path that diverts external magnetic flux lines around shielded volumes. According to IEEE 45 standards, this magnetic shunting protects sensitive electronic navigation and control equipment from static and low-frequency fields.

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