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What is an electromagnet?

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A non magnetic material that takes on the characteristics of a magnet whenever electrical current is passed through

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Important date to remember?

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Hans Christian Oersted, 1819

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Left hand rule?

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Point the thumb in the direction of electron flow and the fingers will wrap in the orientation of flow

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Why are the lines of flux of a single conductor not useful?

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They have no polarity and are too weak to be useful.

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What are the two ways flux strength can be increased?

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Increasing the current through the conductor, increasing the density of the lines of flux.

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Flux density can be increased in what two ways?

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By wrapping conductor in a coil, inserting a highly permeable core

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what are the advantages to forming a coil?

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The strength of the flux is increased , and gives the flux polarity

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Left hand rule for coils?

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Wrap the fingers of the left hand around the coil in the direction of electron flow, the thumb will point to the North Pole

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In what two ways can the polarity of a coil be reversed?

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Reverse the current flow through the conductor, reverse the direction of the wraps.

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Measurements of flux?

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Gilbert and amp turn

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What is the advantage to having an electromagnet?

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It has the characteristics of a natural magnet which can be controlled, both strength and polarity

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Uses for electromagnets?

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Relays, solenoids, generators, alternators, motors

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Difference between a relay and a solenoid?

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Relay uses a non movable core

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What is a relay/solenoid?

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An electrical switch which is operated by an electromagnet

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What is the purpose of a relay?

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To use a small amount of current to control a large amount of current

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What is a generator/alternator?

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A device which uses an electromagnet to generate electricity

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Difference between a generator and an alternator?

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In a generator the electromagnet does not spin

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What is a motor?

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A device in which two electromagnets with fields that repel each other and cause one of them to spin

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What are the sources of electricity?

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Magnetism, chemical, heat, pressure, light.

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Example of magnetic power?

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Alternator, generator

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Example of chemical power?

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Batteries

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Example of thermal power?

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Thermocouples

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Example of pressure power?

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Record needle

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Example of light power?

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Solar panels

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What is the definition of a complete circuit?
An electrical circuit where there is a complete path from the source, to the load, and back to the source.
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What is a source?
The part of the circuit that provides the potential for electron transfer.
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What is a conductor?
The path by which electrons flow from the source, to the load , and back to the source.
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What is the major consideration for choosing a material for a conductor?
Weight versus resistance
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What are factors effecting resistance?
Resistivity, positive temperature coefficient of resistance, dimension of the conductor.
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What is the cross sectional area of a conductor given in?
Circular mils.
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Formula for circular mils?
a=D^2
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What is the conversion between square mils and circular mils?
.7854 | Square to circular divide by .7854
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What is a load?
Any device designed to drop voltage
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What is the purpose of switches?
To control the routing of electron flow.
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Switch classifications?
SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT.
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Types of switches?
Toggle, slide, rocker switch, wafer switch
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What is the purpose of precision and micro switches?
Activated by mechanical means, to show position.
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What is the purpose of protective devices?
To protect the wiring from excessive current
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What is a fuse?
A fusible like with a low melting point alloy
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What is a normal blow fuse?
Opens as soon as the excess current condition is exceeded
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What is a slow blow fuse?
A fuse designed to allow the rated current to be exceeded for a short period of time before the fuse opens
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Three types of circuit breakers?
Automatic resetting circuit breaker, manual setting circuit breaker, trip free circuit breaker
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What is the only | Type of circuit breaker approved for aviation?
Trip free circuit breaker
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Types of controlling mechanisms for circuit breakers?
Thermal and magnetic.
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What is the purpose of resistors?
They are used in some applications to control voltage and in some applications to control current.
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How does a resistor dissipate power ?
In the form of heat
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Types of resistors?
Variable and carbon resistor.
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Rheostat?
One circuit
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Potentiometer?
Two circuits.
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Types of carbon resistor?
Axial load and radial load resistor
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How is the nominal value of a carbon resistor given?
By the color bands based on codes established by the electrical industries associates
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Axial lead resistor designations?
``` 1st band, 1st significant digit 2nd band, 2nd significant digit 3rd band, number of zeros (multiplier) 4th band, the tolerance. If no fourth band, tolerance is 20% ```
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Radial lead resistor designations?
Body color- first significant digit Large band- second significant digit Dot- the number of zeros Stripe- the tolerance
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In a carbon resistor what determines the resistance rating in ohms?
The composition and the size determines the wattage rating
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What is a wire wound resistor?
A special type of resistor designed to dissipate large amounts of power
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What is a film resistor?
A special kind of resistor designed to dissipate very small amounts of power
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What is an open circuit?
A circuit where there is not a complete path from the source through the load and back to the source
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What is a logic circuit?
A binary circuit with one of two outcome possibilities
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Name the types of logic circuits
AND OR NAND NOR EXCLUSIVE | OR
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Black?
0, -
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Brown?
1,1
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Red?
2,2
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Orange?
3,3
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Yellow?
4,4
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Green?
5, .5
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Blue?
6, .25
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Violet?
7, .1
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Gray?
8, -
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White?
9, -
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Gold?
-, 5
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Silver?
-, 10
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No color?
0, 20

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