Assume that a solder melting type of overload relay has tripped on overload. Why is it necessary to wait for a few minutes before trying to reset the overload?

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The solder must cool and become hard again before the relay can be reset.

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The spring that controls the overload contacts must cool before the contacts can be reclosed.

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The motor windings should be permitted to cool before power is reapplied to the motor.

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It permits the bimetal strip to cool and reset the contacts.

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