What is a nozzle?

What is a nozzle?

• A. An atomizing device that forms a spray pattern.
• B. A container for chemicals.
• C. A pump.
• D. A filter.

Answer: (A)

A nozzle is the part of a sprayer that atomizes the liquid and shapes how it is dispersed. By forcing the liquid through a small opening or orifice under pressure, the nozzle breaks the liquid into droplets (atomizing) and creates a specific spray pattern, such as a cone or flat fan. The nozzle type and the operating pressure determine droplet size and the pattern, which affects how well you cover target surfaces and how much drift you risk. A container for chemicals is the tank that holds the liquid, a pump provides the pressure to move and pressurize that liquid, and a filter removes debris before the liquid reaches the nozzle. None of those do the spray-formation function the nozzle performs.

A nozzle is the part of a sprayer that atomizes the liquid and shapes how it is dispersed. By forcing the liquid through a small opening or orifice under pressure, the nozzle breaks the liquid into droplets (atomizing) and creates a specific spray pattern, such as a cone or flat fan. The nozzle type and the operating pressure determine droplet size and the pattern, which affects how well you cover target surfaces and how much drift you risk.

A container for chemicals is the tank that holds the liquid, a pump provides the pressure to move and pressurize that liquid, and a filter removes debris before the liquid reaches the nozzle. None of those do the spray-formation function the nozzle performs.