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What are the parts of a rheostat?
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A. wiper and resistor track
B. solenoid and armature
C. contact and wire wound
D. center tape and wiper
Correct Answer
wiper and resistor track
Resistance and Power problems
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1. A good fuse will have:
Options
A. zero ohms resistance
B. a medium resistance
C. a high resistance
D. an infinite resistance
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Correct Answer: zero ohms resistance
2. How many connections does a rheostat have?
Options
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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Correct Answer: 2
3. With a complex circuit, a supply source senses:
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A. open circuit components
B. when voltages need to be increased
C. only a single resistive connection
D. when complex currents are needed
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Correct Answer: only a single resistive connection
4. How many joules of energy will a 10 W lamp dissipate in one minute?
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A. 10 joules
B. 60 joules
C. 600 joules
D. 3600 joules
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Correct Answer: 600 joules
5. How many amps are used by a 100 watt, 120 volt light bulb?
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A. 1.2 amps
B. 12000 amps
C. 830 mA
D. 12 amps
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Correct Answer: 830 mA
6. One ampere of current flowing through one ohm of resistance is equal to:
Options
A. 1 horsepower
B. 1 Btu
C. 1 watt
D. 1 joule
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Correct Answer: 1 watt
7. What is the power dissipated by a 1.2 kΩ resistor with 12 volts across it?
Options
A. 12 W
B. 1.2 W
C. .12 W
D. 12 mW
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Correct Answer: .12 W
8. What happens to current and resistance if the voltage doubles?
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A. Current doubles and resistance doubles.
B. Current doubles and resistance is halved.
C. Current remains the same and resistance doubles.
D. Current doubles and resistance remains the same.
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Correct Answer: Current doubles and resistance remains the same.
9. Power is defined as:
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A. the rate at which energy is used
B. watts
C. energy
D. the rate at which energy is generated
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Correct Answer: the rate at which energy is used
10. A 22-gauge wire will have a diameter in mils of:
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A. 10.03
B. 22.35
C. 45.26
D. 71.96
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Correct Answer: 22.35
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