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  • A two-terminal variable resistor is known as a


  • Options
  • A. potentiometer
  • B. thermistor
  • C. rheostat
  • D. wiper

  • Correct Answer
  • rheostat 


  • Voltage, Current and Resistance problems


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    • 1. Current flows in a circuit when

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    • A. a switch is opened
    • B. a switch is closed
    • C. the switch is either open or closed
    • D. there is no voltage
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following is not a type of energy source?

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    • A. generator
    • B. rheostat
    • C. solar cell
    • D. battery
    • Discuss
    • 3. The current in a given circuit is not to exceed 24 A. Which value of fuse is best?

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    • A. a fuse is not necessary
    • B. 10 A
    • C. 24 A
    • D. 20 A
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    • 4. Eight-tenths coulomb passes a point in 4 s. The current in amperes is

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    • A. 1.6 A
    • B. 16 A
    • C. 2 A
    • D. 0.2 A
    • Discuss
    • 5. The unit of electrical charge is the

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    • A. coulomb
    • B. joule
    • C. volt
    • D. watt
    • Discuss
    • 6. The conductance of an 8 ohm resistance is

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    • A. 12.5 mS
    • B. 8 mS
    • C. 12 S
    • D. 125 mS
    • Discuss
    • 7. A material that does not allow current under normal conditions is a(n)

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    • A. insulator
    • B. conductor
    • C. semiconductor
    • D. valence
    • Discuss
    • 8. An ammeter is an electrical instrument used to measure

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    • A. current
    • B. voltage
    • C. resistance
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. A thermistor is a type of

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    • A. switch
    • B. resistor
    • C. battery
    • D. power supply
    • Discuss
    • 10. Electrons in the outer orbit are called

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    • A. nuclei
    • B. valences
    • C. waves
    • D. shells
    • Discuss


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