E Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the primary function of a resistor?

A

To limit the flow of electric current.

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2
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True or False: Capacitors store electrical energy in an electric field.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a component that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

A

motor

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4
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What does an inductor do?

A

It stores energy in a magnetic field.

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5
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Which component is used to control the flow of current in a circuit?

A

transistor

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6
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True or False: Diodes allow current to flow in both directions.

A

False

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7
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What is the unit of capacitance?

A

farad

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8
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What type of component is used to protect circuits from overcurrent?

A

fuse

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9
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an electrical component? A) Resistor B) Capacitor C) Voltage D) Inductor

A

C) Voltage

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10
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What is the function of a transformer?

A

To change the voltage level in an AC circuit.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a semiconductor device that can amplify or switch electronic signals.

A

transistor

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12
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What is the primary purpose of a diode?

A

To allow current to flow in one direction only.

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13
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True or False: A potentiometer is a type of variable resistor.

A

True

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14
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What is the typical use of a relay?

A

To control a high-power circuit with a low-power signal.

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15
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What does the term ‘impedance’ refer to?

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The total opposition to the flow of alternating current.

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following components can store energy? A) Resistor B) Inductor C) Switch D) Wire

17
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What is the standard measure of resistance?

18
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to convert AC to DC.

19
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What is a common application of a capacitor in electronic circuits?

A

Filtering and smoothing voltage fluctuations.

20
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True or False: A switch can interrupt the flow of current in a circuit.

21
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What type of electrical component is used to measure voltage?

22
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Multiple Choice: Which component is used to store charge? A) Resistor B) Capacitor C) Inductor D) Transformer

23
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What is the function of a circuit breaker?

A

To automatically interrupt electrical flow in case of overload.

24
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a device that converts light into electrical energy.

A

photovoltaic cell

25
What does the term 'voltage' measure?
The electric potential difference between two points.
26
True or False: A heat sink is used to cool electronic components.
True
27
What type of electrical component is a Zener diode?
A diode that allows current to flow in the reverse direction when a specific voltage is reached.