Description : The most inefficient method of voltage reduction from the stand point of power loss, is a/an _____________. A. capacitor in series with the load B. inductor in series with the load C. capacitor and inductor in series with the load D. resistor in series with the load
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : insulator which is placed between 2 plates of capacitor isA. electric B. dielectric C. inductor D. resistor
Last Answer : dielectric
Description : To electrically decrease the length of an antenna. A. add an inductor in series B. add an inductor in parallel C. add a resistor in series D. add a capacitor in series
Last Answer : D. add a capacitor in series
Description : Increasing the electrical length of an antenna means A. add an inductor in parallel B. add a capacitor in series C. add an inductor series D. add a resistor is series
Last Answer : C. add an inductor series
Description : How is it possible to lower the resonant frequency of Hertz dipole antenna? A. By reducing the frequency at the transmitter B. By connecting a capacitor in series with the antenna C. By the connecting a resistor in series with the antenna D. By connecting an inductor in series with the antenna
Last Answer : D. By connecting an inductor in series with the antenna
Description : When troubleshooting a console circuit card suspected of being faulty, first check operating voltages, clean the card and then _________________. A. make sure wired connections and push-on connectors ... circuit traces with an ohmmeter D. measure the gain of each transistor or integrated circuit
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : A series circuit consists of a two ohm RESISTOR and a one ohm INDUCTOR. The relationship between current and voltage is: w) current will lag by 30 degrees. x) current will lag by 26 degrees. y) current will lead by 26 degrees. z) current will lead by 30 degrees.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- CURRENT WILL LAG BY 26 DEGREES.
Description : The 'Choke' used with a tube light is basically – (1) an inductor (2) a capacitor (3) a transformer (4) a resistor
Last Answer : (1) an inductor Explanation: In electronics, a choke is an inductor used to block higher-frequency alternating current (AC) in an electrical circuit, while passing lower-frequency or direct ... created by suddenly interrupting the current in choke, which is connected in series with the tubelight.
Description : Device used to store energy in electrical circuits is A. resistor B. inductor C. capacitor D. diode
Last Answer : capacitor
Description : Draw the symbol of i) Iron core inductor ii) variable capacitor iii) resistor iv) Ferrite core inductor
Last Answer : Iron core inductor: Ferrite core inductor:
Description : The ‘Choke’ used with a tube light is basically (1) an inductor (2) a capacitor (3) a transformer (4) a resistor
Last Answer : an inductor
Description : State the applications and specification of (i) Resistor (ii) Capacitor (iii)Inductor
Last Answer : Application of resistor: 1.Resistors are used in high frequency instrument. 2.Resistor is used in power control circuit. 3.It is used in DC power supplies. 4.Resistors are used ... DC Current 3.Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) 4.Magnetic Saturation Flux Density 5.Curie Temperature
Description : The device which transfer the signal from low resistance region to high resistance region is – (1) diode (2) transistor (3) capacitor (4) inductor
Last Answer : (2) transistor Explanation: A transistor transfers a signal from a low resistance to high resistance. It has two PN-junctions: one junction is forward biased and other junction is reverse biased ... is introduced in the low resistance, circuit and output is taken from the high resistance circuit.
Description : The device which transfer the signal from low resistance region to high resistance region is (1) diode (2) transistor (3) capacitor (4) inductor
Last Answer : transistor
Description : The instantaneous reduction in voltage of an AC generator, resulting from an increase in load, and prior to the automatic voltage regulator correcting the situation, is called voltage ____________. A. droop B. drop C. dip D. regulation
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : A resistor placed in parallel to the output of a power supply _____________. A. is a temperature compensator B. corrects power factor C. prevents excessive currents D. aids in output voltage regulation
Description : At what instant does the greatest voltage appear across the resistor in a series RC circuit when the capacitor is charging?
Last Answer : At the instant of the initiation of the action.
Description : One method of testing for a reversed shunt field coil in a DC generator or motor is by connecting the field to a direct current source, at reduced field rated voltage, and test for ... placed near each field C. test lamp across adjacent fields D. copper jumper across the interpole connections
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A combination of N-type and P-type material is called a) Diode b) Transistor c) Resistor d) Capacitor
Last Answer : a) Diode
Description : The speed of a series wound winch motor is controlled by ____________. A. varying the voltage applied to the motor B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor
Description : What is the phase angle of an ohm inductor in series with an ohm resistor connected to a 5 KHz source?
Last Answer : You need to provide values of resistor and inductor etc to find the phase angle.
Description : In troubleshooting a circuit in a console, you find that a resistor may be faulty. Which of the precautions listed must be observed when using an ohmmeter to carry out this test? A. Correct polarity ... D. The resistor's circuit must be de-energized and at least one end of the component isolated.
Description : The device shown in the illustration is a/an ____________. EL-0083 A. noise filtering choke B. autotransformer C. fluorescent light ballast D. power factor correction inductor
Description : The total power used up in a series circuit is ___________. A. the sum of the powers used in each load (resistor) divided by the number of loads B. the sum of the powers used in each load C. always less than the power used in the smallest load D. never more than the power used in largest load
Description : Increasing the resonant frequency of an end-fed Marconi antenna can be done by A. adding a capacitor in series and reducing the physical length B. adding an inductor in series C. adding an inductor in series D. All of these
Last Answer : A. adding a capacitor in series and reducing the physical length
Description : When a capacitor is connected in series with a Marconi antenna? A. Antenna open circuit stops transmission B. An inductor of equal value must be added C. No change occurs to antenna D. Antenna resonant frequency increases
Last Answer : D. Antenna resonant frequency increases
Description : State the advantages and disadvantages of series inductor and shunt capacitor filter.
Last Answer : Advantages of series inductor filter 1. It has low ripple factor at heavy load currents (i.e. low load resistance) 2. It has no surge current through the diode. 3. It reduces the ripple in the DC ... . 3. It has low output voltages for heavy loads. 4. Ripple factor is dependent on the load.
Description : An inductor of Q factor 10 is connected in series with a capacitor having a Q factor of 100. The overall Q factor of the circuit is : (A) 100/11 (B) 11/100 (C) 110 (D) 1000
Last Answer : An inductor of Q factor 10 is connected in series with a capacitor having a Q factor of 100. The overall Q factor of the circuit is : 100/11
Description : Before touching a small capacitor connected to a de-energized circuit, or even one that is completely disconnected, you should ____________. A. gently tap the body with a screwdriver B. tag it ... insulated fuse puller D. short circuit the terminals to make sure that the capacitor is discharged
Description : The standard method of controlling the output voltage of a 440 volt, 60 Hz, AC generator is accomplished by adjusting the ____________. A. prime mover speed droop B. number of poles C. alternator field excitation D. load on the alternator
Description : As shown in the illustration, the generator field is excited with DC current provided by ____________. EL-0016 A. conductors '1', '2' and '3' B. inductor 'L1' C. rectifier 'CR1' D. winding 'S-2'
Description : The symbol shown as figure 'A' represents a/an ____________. EL-0059 A. transformer B. coil C. shunt field D. inductor
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.
Description : In a DC series circuit, all the conductors have the same ____________. A. power expended in them B. voltage drop across them C. resistance to current flow D. current passing through them
Description : What would be the voltage drop across the series resistor of the circuit shown in the illustration if the source is 30 volts, the resistance of R1 is 10 ohms, R2 is 10 ohms and R3 is 10 ohms? EL-0032 A. 5 volts B. 10 volts C. 20 volts D. 30 volts
Description : For practical purposes, in a simple series circuit, the source voltage will be dropped across one resistor if it has ______________. A. half the resistance of the other resistor B. a resistance equal to the other C. at least ten times the resistance of the other D. a partial short circuit
Description : In a simple series circuit, the entire source voltage will drop across ______________. A. the resistor next to the negative terminal B. a short circuit C. the resistor next to the positive terminal D. an open circuit
Description : When replacing a power transistor fitted with a heat sink in a circuit, a coating of silicone grease is applied between the transistor case and the heat sink. This is done to ____________. A. lubricate ... the heat sink C. aid in the removal of the heat sink D. provide maximum heat transfer
Description : What is the RC time constant of a series RC circuit that contains a 12-megohm resistor and a 12-microfarad capacitor?
Last Answer : 144 seconds (t=R x C)
Description : A loss of field excitation to an AC generator while operating in parallel will cause it to ____________. A. absorb more and more load due to decreased armature reaction B. lose its load due to ... polarity D. lose its load, begin to motorize, trip out on reverse power relay, and possibly overspeed
Description : In a resistance loaded, RC coupled amplifier the dc component is blocked by A) Load resistance RL B) Coupling capacitor, CC C) RB D) The transistor.
Last Answer : B) Coupling capacitor, CC
Description : A circuit is to be designed in which a capacitor must charge to 40 percent of the maximum charging voltage in 200 microseconds. The resistor to be used has a resistance of 40,000 ohms. What size capacitor must be used?
Last Answer : 0.1 microfarads 40% from the graph = 0.5
Description : What is the voltage drop across the resistor in an RC charging circuit when the charge on the capacitor is equal to the battery voltage?
Last Answer : Zero.
Description : The purpose of the capacitor within component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration is to ____________. EL-0081 A. prolong the life of the component's contacts B. discharge the neon within ... the inductive reactance in the circuit D. store power to operate the circuit should 'D' open
Description : The simplest method of controlling the terminal voltage of compound-wound DC generator is with a _____________. A. hand-operated field rheostat connected in series with the shunt field circuit B. ... in series with the load D. balance coil diverting neutral current through the shunt field
Description : What is represented by the electric symbol figure 'D' in the illustration? EL-0005 A. Fuse B. Plug-in contact resistor C. Variable capacitor D. Electrolytic capacitor
Description : Which of the devices listed is indicated by the electronic symbol lettered as 'A', shown in the illustration? EL-0016 A. Thyristor B. Diode C. Capacitor D. Transistor
Description : From the standpoint of safety, you should never allow salt water to enter a leadacid storage battery or come in contact with sulfuric acid because ______________. A. the resulting gas is ... peroxide D. combining salt water with lead-acid creates an invisible gas resulting in severe corrosion
Description : The shunt used in an ammeter should be connected in ____________. A. series with the load and in parallel with the meter movement B. parallel with the load and in series with the meter movement C. ... in parallel with the meter movement D. series with the load and in series with the meter movement
Description : The amount of voltage induced in the windings of an AC generator depends on ____________. A. the number of conductors in series per winding B. the speed at which the magnetic field passes across the winding C. the strength of the magnetic field D. all of the above