How are electric fields applied in the successful use of a precipitator?

• Smoke particles get charged by the precipitator, so they are then attracted to its charged plates.
• Smoke particles are big, so they get filtered by the charged plates in the precipitator.
• Smoke particles are naturally charged, so they are attracted to the charged plates in the precipitators.
• Smoke particles are heavy, so they precipitate quickly to the hopper in the precipitator.

The electric fields in a precipitator are applied by charging the plates within the device. As the smoke particles pass through the precipitator, they become charged by the electric field and are then attracted to the oppositely charged plates. This causes the smoke particles to adhere to the plates and be removed from the air stream. The electric fields help to effectively filter out the smoke particles from the air, allowing for cleaner air to be released from the precipitator.