Question

Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) are used to control ______.

Options

• pesticide pollution

• air pollution

• radioactive pollution

• water pollution

Answer 1

Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) are used to control air pollution.

Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitators remove particulate matter (dust and smoke particles) from industrial and power plant chimney exhausts by applying electrical forces that charge the particles and collect them on grounded plates. This effectively reduces air pollution by eliminating up to 99% of particulate matter from the emissions before they are released into the atmosphere.