Pushbutton PB2 has been momentarily depressed and then released, and the valve is currently at mid-stroke and moving to the open position ___

Refer to the drawing of a valve motor control circuit (see figure below).

Note: Limit switch (LS) contacts are shown open regardless of valve position, but relay contacts are shown open/closed according to the standard convention for control circuit drawings.

Pushbutton PB2 has been momentarily depressed and then released, and the valve is currently at mid-stroke and moving to the open position.

Under these conditions, which one of the following describes the position of contacts #1, #2, and #3?

A. #1 closed; #2 open; #3 open
B. #1 open; #2 closed; #3 closed
C. #1 open; #2 closed; #3 open
D. #1 closed; #2 open; #3 closed

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Answer: A

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