Description : The resistance of a conductor varies _____________. A. directly as its length and inversely as its cross-sectional area B. inversely as its length and directly as its cross-sectional area C. directly ... as its cross-sectional area D. inversely as its length and inversely as its cross-sectional area
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : A wire is being used as a replacement having twice the length and one-half the cross-sectional area of the original wire. The resistance of this new wire, when compared to that of the original wire, ... B. twice as much C. the same as the original resistance D. one-half of the original resistance
Description : When the length and cross sectional area of a wire are both tripled, the resistance _____________. A. increases nine fold B. increases three fold C. remains the same D. decreases six fold
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : If the length of a wire is halved and the cross-sectional area is doubled, the resistance will be _____________. A. quartered B. unchanged C. doubled D. quadrupled
Description : A replacement wire having twice the length and one-half the cross-sectional area of the original wire will have a resistance that is _____________. A. four times that of the original wire B. twice that of ... wire C. the same as that of the original wire D. one-half that of the original wire
Description : A conductor with a cross-sectional area of one circular mil would have a diameter of _____________. A. 0.1 inches B. 0.01 inches C. 0.001 inches D. 0.0001 inches
Description : Resistance of an electrical conductor is proportional to its (where, l = length and A = cross-sectional area of the conductor) (A) A (B) l (C) A2 (D) Both 'a' & 'b'
Last Answer : (D) Both 'a' & 'b'
Description : The resistance of electric wire will decrease as its _______________. A. length increases B. cross-sectional area increases C. temperature increases D. percent of metallic purities increases
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : When a megohmmeter is used to test insulation, the gradual rise of the pointer reading as a result of continued cranking, is caused by _____________. A. good conductor resistance B. the ... insulation C. the inductive reactance of the windings D. the dielectric-absorption effect of the insulation
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The standard measuring unit of wire by its cross-sectional area, as used in American wire tables is the _____________. A. AWG B. circular mil C. square millimeter D. cubic inch
Description : With the increase in the cross sectional area of the conductor, the value of resistance: (1) Increase (2) Remain same (3) Decrease (4) None of these
Last Answer : With the increase in the cross sectional area of the conductor, the value of resistance: Decrease.
Description : Two copper conductors have equal length. The cross-sectional area of one conductor is four times that of the other. If the conductor having smaller cross-sectional area has a resistance of 40 ohms the resistance of other conductor will be?
Last Answer : Two copper conductors have equal length. The cross-sectional area of one conductor is four times that of the other. If the conductor having smaller cross-sectional area has a resistance of 40 ohms the resistance of other conductor will be 10 ohms.
Description : The cross-sectional area of shipboard electrical cable is expressed in _____________. A. millimeters B. gage numbers C. centimeters D. circular mils
Description : The operator of electrical motors should keep a constant check on the loads they carry because _____________. A. low loads necessitate frequent insulation cleaning B. exceeding nameplate values shortens ... wasted if full loading is not utilized D. power factor correction methods are load dependent
Description : What happens to the resistance of a wire when its length as well as the cross-sectional area are doubled? A) It doubles B) It becomes 4 times C) It becomes 2π times D) It remains the same
Last Answer : Automatically the resistivity will increase as they are the factors affecting the resistivity
Description : When the current flow through a copper wire increases, its _____________. A. resistance will decrease B. insulation will burn C. temperature will increase D. conductivity will increase
Description : Change in length and cross-sectional area of metal wire changes A. current B. voltage C. resistance D. magnetic effect
Last Answer : resistance
Description : In preparing to take insulation resistance readings on a main generator, the windings should be grounded for about 15 minutes prior to the test to _____________. A. allow accurate zeroing of the meter ... the windings D. help the windings to cool to the same temperature as the ground test connection
Description : A megger is being used to test the insulation of an AC generator. The resistance value of a dry, clean winding will _____________. A. continue to rise as test potential is maintained, ... , becoming fairly steady after 5-7 minutes D. stabilize after approximately 2-4 minutes of fluctuation
Description : In case of a pipe of constant cross-sectional area, the maximum fluid velocity obtainable is (A) The velocity of sound (B) Dependent on its cross-sectional area (C) Dependent on fluid viscosity (D) Dependent on fluid density
Last Answer : (A) The velocity of sound
Description : The rated temperature rise of an electric motor is the _____________. A. average temperature at any given latitude B. normal temperature rise above the standard ambient temperature at rated load ... D. permissible difference in the ambient temperature of the motor due to existing weather conditions
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The rate of flow of water through a unit cross-sectional area under a unit hydraulic gradient, is called coefficient of permeability (B) ... aquifers, is governed by the Darcy's law (D) The term 'transmissibility' was introduced by Meinzer
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Electrical insulation is classed by the _____________. A. International Association of Electrical Manufacturers B. approximate operating voltage and current expected C. U.S. Coast Guard D. temperature stability of the manufacturing material(s)
Description : The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to its - (1) temperature (2) resistivity (3) area of cross section (4) length
Last Answer : (3) area of cross section Explanation: The resistance of a current carrying conductor is inversely proportional to the area of cross section of the conductor. This is because the resistance occurs due to the collision of electrons/charged particles.
Description : What is the drift velocity of electrons in a copper conductor having a cross-sectional area of `5xx10^(-6) m^(2)` if the current is 10 A. Assume there
Last Answer : What is the drift velocity of electrons in a copper conductor having a cross-sectional area of `5xx10^(-6) m^( ... `8.0xx10^(28) "electrons"//m^(3)`.
Description : In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a circuit breaker located in the machinery space and installed in a 440V AC system must _____________. A. be dependent upon mechanical ... the maximum asymmetrical shortcircuit current available at the point of application D. all of the above
Description : Which of the listed statements is correct when using an analog multimeter as an ohmmeter? A. The pointer should be adjusted to zero each time a new resistance range is selected. B. The ... C. Ohmmeters are not sufficiently sized to measure conductor insulation resistance. D. All of the above.
Description : Copper is often used as an electrical conductor because it _______________. A. has high resistance at low temperatures B. has a highly polished surface C. is able to pass current with little opposition D. holds insulation together well
Description : Capacitors can be used in electric distribution systems to improve power factor. This is accomplished by seesawing energy between the capacitor and the _____________. A. generator B. inductive loads C. resistive loads D. all of the above
Description : E.M.F for a coil depends upon A. the cross sectional area B. no. of turns of wire C. the magnitude of magnetic flux density D. all of above
Last Answer : all of above
Description : When a megohmmeter is being used on a alternating current machine, the meter pointer will dip toward 'zero' and then gradually rise to the true resistance value if the motor insulation is _____________. A. grounded B. good C. shorted D. dirty
Description : When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation resistance, current leakage along the surface of the insulation is indicated by the megohmmeter pointer _____________. A. fluctuating around a ... slightly downscale as voltage is applied D. continually rising as the test voltage is applied
Description : Before using a volt-ohmmeter to measure resistance readings, you should _____________. A. replace all batteries B. test the insulation resistance of the leads C. make sure the test leads do not touch D. hold the leads together and 'zero' the meter
Description : When a megohmmeter is being used to test insulation resistance, current leakage along the surface of the insulation is indicated by the megohmmeter's pointer _____________. A. dipping toward ... kicking slightly down scale as voltage is applied D. fluctuating around a constant resistance reading
Description : When using a megohmmeter to test insulation, good insulation will be indicated by _____________. A. slight kicks of the needle down scale B. a downward dip followed by a gradual climb to the true resistance ... C. a gradual rise in the pointer reading at the outset D. the initial dip of the pointer
Description : On tank vessels with an electrically-driven capstan, the motor should be meggered periodically to test _____________. A. insulation resistance B. eddy currents C. capacitance D. armature reactance
Description : The insulation resistance of electric equipment and machinery should be tested for the lowest normal insulation values _____________. A. immediately after shutting down the machine B. every time the brush rigging is ... starting up the machine D. every 30 days whether the machine is in use or not
Description : Which of the following statements concerning AC circuits is correct? A. The power factor of a resistive circuit is always zero. B. True power in an inductive circuit always equals apparent power. ... . D. Total opposition to the flow of alternating current depends upon the amount of reactive power.
Description : Which solid AWG wire size has the smallest physical cross-sectional area? A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 18
Description : The ratio of the effective length of a column and minimum radius of gyration of its cross-sectional area, is known (A) Buckling factor (B) Slenderness ratio (C) Crippling factor (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Slenderness ratio
Description : Shear deflection of a cantilever of length L, cross sectional area A and shear modulus G, under a concentrated load W at its free end, is (A) (2/3) (WL/AG) (B) (1/3) (WL²/EIA) (C) (3/2) (WL/AG) (D) (3/2) (WL²/AG
Last Answer : (C) (3/2) (WL/AG
Description : A column is said to be a short column, when (a) its length is very small (b) its cross-sectional area is small (c) the ratio of its length to the least radhis of gyration is less than 80 (d) the ratio of its length to the least radius of gyration is more than 80
Last Answer : (c) the ratio of its length to the least radhis of gyration is less than 80
Description : Indicate the three types oftransmissionline energylosses. a. I2R, R , and temperature b. Radiation, I2R, and dielectric heating c. Dielectric separation, insulation breakdown, and radiation d. Conductor heating, dielectric heating, and radiation resistance.
Last Answer : b. Radiation, I2R, and dielectric heating
Description : Indicate the false statement about the resistance of a wire (1) it depends on material of wire (2) it is directly proportional to the length of wire (3) it is directly proportional to the area of cross-section of wire (4) resistance of metallic wire increases with increase in temperature
Last Answer : it is directly proportional to the area of cross-section of wire
Description : Calculate the work done in stretching a steel wire of length 2m and cross sectional area 0.0225 mm^2
Last Answer : Calculate the work done in stretching a steel wire of length 2m and cross sectional area 0.0225mm2 when a load ... 's modulus of steel= 2 1011 N/m2]
Description : A current of 2 A is flowing through a wire of length 4 m and cross-sectional area `1 mm^(2)`. If each cubic metre of the wire contains `10^(29)` free
Last Answer : A current of 2 A is flowing through a wire of length 4 m and cross-sectional area `1 mm^(2)` ... taken by an electron to cross the length of the wire.
Description : Stress is force applied on A. volume B. cross sectional area C. unit length D. across diagonal
Last Answer : cross sectional area
Description : For specified tube outside diameter, higher BWG means higher (A) Tube thickness (B) Cross-sectional area (C) Weight per unit length (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Cross-sectional area
Description : Shear deflection of a cantilever of length L, cross sectional area A and shear modulus G, subjected to w/m u.d.l., is (A) (3/4) (L²w/GA) (B) (3/2) (L²w/GA) (C) (2/3) (L3w/GA) (D) (3/2) (Lw/GA²)
Last Answer : (A) (3/4) (L²w/GA)
Description : The pressure drop per unit length for laminar flow of fluid through a long pipe is proportional to (where, A = cross-sectional area of the pipe & D = Diameter of the pipe) (A) A (B) D (C) 1/A (D) 1/A2
Last Answer : (C) 1/A