Description : When replacing component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : When changing out component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : The illustrated test is being conducted on the motor shown in the illustration, if the lamp lights dimly then ________. EL-0027 A. the bulb needs to be changed to one with a higher wattage rating B. ... D. a ground or partial ground is indicated, a check with a megger should confirm the lamp test
Description : Can I use an incandescent dimmer with LED lamps?
Last Answer : answer:The answer is . It depends. Some of the newer LED bulbs can be used with dimmers. They have circuits specifically designed to sense the reduced voltage and convert it to a pulse width modulated signal at the ... try it. If it does not work there I am sure you can find another place to put it.
Description : When compared to incandescent lamps, what is the power requirement of an LED?
Last Answer : Very low.
Description : Can I replace a 60 watt incandescent light bulb with a fluorescent or LED bulb that puts out more light than the incandescent?
Last Answer : Light output is measured in lumens, and yes, you can find a fluorescent bulb in lumen output equal to or greater than an incandescent 75 or 100 watt bulb.And it won’t be anywhere near 60 watts, so you are safe.
Description : Will the filament resistance of a bulb be higher at normal temperature or in incandescent condition ?
Last Answer : As the resistance increases with increasing temperature, the resistance of the filament of the bulb will be higher than the normal temperature.
Description : How much money do you save by using a 20 Watt Compact Fluorescent over an incandescent bulb?
Last Answer : An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb can save you around $30 over it's lifetime, paying for its self in about 6 months.
Description : A homeowner replaces a 65 watt incandescent bulb with a 15 watt compact fluorescent lamp. The light is on 2000 hours a year. If electricity cost 10 cents a kilowatt-hour, how much money is saved on the electric bill in one year? w) $50.00 x) $10.00 y) $5.00 z) $1.00
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- $10.00
Description : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : I have a 60 watt/120v clip-on lamp. What is the highest wattage of compact fluorescent bulb can I safely use in this lamp?
Last Answer : By the way, I mean actual watts on the fluorescent bulb, not replacement-watts. :)
Description : Is there a quick and painless way to find the wattage on a very very hot bulb that I can't turn off?
Last Answer : answer:So, my solution to your perplexing predicament is this. The problem we have is that you don't know what temperature littlefoot likes most, but you need to be able to remove the halogen bulb ... cage next to the bonfire longways. Then littlefoot can decide how close it too close to stay warm.
Description : Can I use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that states 40 watts?
Last Answer : You should not use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that says 40 watts. The higher wattage could cause the lamp to catch fire due to the excess heat and could cause you serious electrical problems.
Description : Luminance efficiency is minimum for a a. Fluorescent tube b. High wattage light bulb c. Mercury vapor lamp d. Low wattage light bulb
Last Answer : d. Low wattage light bulb
Description : Luminous efficiency is least for a A. mercury vapor lamp B. low-wattage light bulb C. high-wattage light bulb D. fluorescent tube
Last Answer : B. low-wattage light bulb
Description : Luminance efficiency is minimum for a ∙ a. Fluorescent tube ∙ b. High wattage light bulb ∙ c. Mercury vapor lamp ∙ d. Low wattage light bulb
Description : The ground detection system, shown in the illustration for a low-voltage, threephase system has a ground in line 'A'. Therefore, lamp 'A' will burn ____________. EL-0009 A. dimly or be out, and lamps 'B' and ... and 'C' will burn dimly or be out D. brightly, and lamps 'B' and 'C' will burn normally
Description : A three-phase electrical system is equipped with ground detecting lamps. If one of the lamp goes dark and the other two burn normally before and after the test switch is operated, this indicates _______________. ... of the three phases D. the voltage to the dark lamp is less than that of the system
Description : In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. If all three lamps REMAIN at half-brilliance when the ground detecting test switch is operated, ______________. A. there is a ... must be replaced C. there are no grounds present D. the light bulbs are of improper voltage
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When paralleling two alternators the synchronizing lamps grow dim and are totally darkened as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0° position. This indicates the ____________. A. alternator voltages ... alternator is in phase with the bus voltage D. synchroscope pointer is defective or broken
Description : When paralleling two alternators using three synchronizing lamps, the flickering of all three lamps becomes progressively slower and slower. This means the ______________. A. frequency of the incoming ... the bus D. terminal voltage of the incoming alternator is approaching that of the bus
Description : If 200w, 100 w and 60 w lamps connected in series with 230V AC , which lamp glow brighter? Each lamp voltage rating is 230V.
Last Answer : Each bulb when independently working will have currents (W/V= I) For 200 Watt Bulb current (I200) =200/230=0.8696 A For 100 Watt Bulb current (I100) =100/230=0.4348 A ... current through it. So minimum power dissipated across it as min current X equal Voltage across =s min power dissipation
Description : The size of a conductor used in power cables depends on the (A) operating voltage. (B) power factor. (C) current to be carried. (D) type of insulation used.
Last Answer : (C) current to be carried.
Description : In the illustrated ground detection system with a ground on phase A, if the switch is opened __________. EL-0009 A. lamp A will dim or go out depending on the severity of the ground B. all three ... lamp A will be brighter D. lamp A will start flickering if the ground is in an AC induction motor
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : If an incandescent lamp of 80 ohms resistance takes a current of 0.75 ampere, what voltage is required to light it? A.45 volts B.60 volts c.23 volts D.None of these
Last Answer : V=IR = 80*0.75 = 60 volts
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) According to the petrological characteristics, concrete aggregates are classified as heavy weight, normal weight and light weight (B) According to ... glassy, smooth, granular, rough, crystalline, honey combed and porous (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : What is the wattage of a heating element drawing a current of 30 amperes, at 120 volts? A. 30 watts B. 99.97 watts C. 360 watts D. 3600 watts
Description : In the illustration what is the minimum wattage needed for a 3 ohm resistor with a 12 VDC power source in circuit 'A'? EL-0041 A. 12 watts B. 48 watts C. 64 watts D. 232 watts
Description : When a console indicating lamp burns out, attempts to renew it should not be made while maneuvering because _______________. A. the new lamp may be of a higher wattage and cause heat damage to the lens ... D. a socket/wiring fault may cause a ground or short circuit to shut down a vital function
Description : When soldering a printed circuit board component, you should be careful to prevent damage by _________. A. quickly heating the joints, using a high wattage iron B. using the soldering iron tip sparingly C. using only acid cord solder D. applying mechanical pressure to the joints being soldered
Description : Why is it a poor practice to use a high wattage soldering iron when soldering or desoldering components on a printed circuit board? A. The circuit board will blister and warp. B. The foil wire bonded ... board has a low melting temperature. D. The solder is kept to a dull heat dissipating finish.
Description : During the start-up of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is noted that the ends of component 'C' remain lighted but the tube does not illuminate. The cause of this problem is ____________. EL- ... ' is closed C. component 'C' is the wrong wattage D. component 'B' contacts are stuck closed
Description : As shown in the illustration, the circuit has been on the line for several days when component 'E1' burns out. The operator receives an alarm, switches over 'B' to energize the standby ... than required for the circuit therefore limiting the current through the alarm relay which will not pick up
Description : An AC generator operating in parallel loses its excitation without tripping the circuit breaker. This will __________. A. not affect the faulty generator due to the compensation of the other generators B. ... between the armature and the bus D. cause high currents to be induced in the field windings
Description : The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is determined by the __________. A. connected load B. prime mover speed C. field excitation D. generator's rated voltage
Description : During its operation, loud buzzing and resultant welding of contacts of a magnetic relay may be caused by __________. A. overheating of the contactor coil B. low voltage on the operating coil C. low insulation resistance to ground D. lubrication of the contact bearing points
Description : RCA's development of its next year's model television sets with smoked-glass control panel covers and other visual changes would be classified as a __________ modification. A)functional B)quality C)product extension D)brand E)style
Last Answer : E)style
Description : If the voltage supplied to the lighting circuit is 110 volts, how much current is used by a 100 watt light bulb? A. 0.08 amps B. 0.91 amps C. 1.10 amps D. 90.9 amps
Description : To test fuses in an energized circuit, you should use a ____________. A. low voltage light bulb B. megohmmeter C. voltmeter D. resistance meter
Description : A ground detection system is shown in the illustration for a three-phase ungrounded distribution system. Which of the following statements describes the conditions indicated if a full ground occurs in line 'A'? EL-0009 A ... . D. Lamp 'A' will go out and Lamps 'B' and 'C' will burn brightly.
Description : An alternator switchboard has a synchroscope and synchronizing lamps. If the synchroscope is broken, which of the steps listed is the most essential before an alternator can be paralleled with the bus? ... D. A portable phase sequence indicator must be used to verify the information from the lamps.
Description : What current is required to light two 75 watt lamps and one 40 watt lamp when connected in series to a 120 volt power source? A. 0.161 amperes B. 0.631 amperes C. 1.583 amperes D. 6.199 amperes
Description : In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. One lamp goes dark and the others increase in brightness. When the test button is pushed, all lamps have equal illumination. You ... C. there are grounds on the lines with the bright lamps D. this is a normal condition
Description : Attempting to parallel an AC generator which is out of phase with the bus will result in which of the following problems? A. The breaker should trip. B. The KVA will decrease. C. The synchronizing lamps will burn out. D. The power factor will be unitized.
Description : Which of the illustrated lamps would be brighter? I. X II. Y EL-0008 A. I only B. II only C. Both I and II would be equally bright D. Neither would be lit
Description : If all of the ground detection lamps burn with equal brilliance, whether the test button is depressed or released, then ___________. A. no grounds exist B. all phases are grounded C. all lamps show a ground D. all of the above
Description : The circuit illustrated represents a single phase AC ground detecting system. If a ground occurs on line 'B', which of the lamps will burn the brightest? EL-0008 A. X B. Y C. Both will be equal brightness. D. both will go out.
Description : A current-carrying conductor makes accidental contact with a wiring conduit. This will be indicated by a _____________. A. low switchboard wattmeter reading B. high switchboard wattmeter reading C. darkened switchboard ground detecting lamp D. darkened switchboard synchronizing lamps
Description : When paralleling two alternators, the synchronizing lamps remain lit as the synchroscope pointer approaches the 0°. This indicates the _____________. A. incoming alternator is running too fast B. alternator ... apart C. synchroscope is defective or broken D. alternator power factors are in phase
Description : If all three ground-detection lamps continue to burn at equal intensity after the test button is depressed and released, which of the listed conditions is indicated? A. No grounds exist B. All three phases are grounded C. The test switch is faulty D. The current transformers are shorted out