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What is the most commonly used conductor in electronics?
Options
A. aluminum
B. copper
C. gold
D. silver
Correct Answer
copper
Resistance and Power problems
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1. How is power dissipated in a resistor?
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A. by resistance
B. by voltage
C. by current
D. by heat
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Correct Answer: by heat
2. What is the ratio of 13 to 47 expressed in percent?
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A. 2.76%
B. 27.7%
C. 3.60%
D. 36.1%
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Correct Answer: 27.7%
3. The resistivity of copper is:
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A. 9.9 Ω
B. 10.7 Ω
C. 16.7 Ω
D. 17.0 Ω
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Correct Answer: 10.7 Ω
4. If a metallic conductor has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, then:
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A. as temperature increases, resistance decreases
B. as current increases, resistance decreases
C. as voltage increases, current increases
D. as temperature increases, resistance increases
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Correct Answer: as temperature increases, resistance increases
5. Which is the most important step utilized when measuring resistors?
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A. use the highest possible scale
B. keep test leads short
C. zero the meter before using
D. remove power from the circuit
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Correct Answer: remove power from the circuit
6. The load resistance increases. How will the load current change?
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A. vary
B. remain constant
C. increase
D. decrease
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Correct Answer: decrease
7. With Ohm's law:
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A. current is inversely proportional to resistance
B. resistance is directly proportional to voltage
C. voltage is indirectly proportional to power
D. current is directly proportional to resistance
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Correct Answer: current is inversely proportional to resistance
8. Electrical equipment is protected against excessive current by a(n):
Options
A. fusible wire link
B. insulated glass container
C. metal ended coil
D. circuit opener
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Correct Answer: fusible wire link
9. If resistance decreases, then current will:
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A. decrease
B. increase
C. remain the same
D. double
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Correct Answer: increase
10. Wirewound resistors are usually used in circuits that have:
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A. high current
B. negative temperature coefficients
C. low power
D. high voltage
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Correct Answer: high current
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