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  • Question
  • Which one of the following principles best describes the basic operation of an electromagnet?


  • Options
  • A. Current is induced in a conductor that is moving through a magnetic field
  • B. Like magnetic poles repel, while unlike poles attract
  • C. Current flowing through a conductor generates a magnetic field
  • D. Like magnetic poles attract, while unlike poles repel
  • E. None of the above

  • Correct Answer
  • Current flowing through a conductor generates a magnetic field 


  • Electronic Principles problems


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    • 1. The direction of electron current flow is:

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    • A. from right to left
    • B. from positive to negative
    • C. from negative to positive
    • D. from neutral to positive
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 2. Most AC power is obtained from:

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    • A. generators
    • B. batteries
    • C. oscillators
    • D. lightning
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 3. The primary impedance of a transformer is 60 ohm and the secondary impedance is 120 ohm. What is the impedance ratio?

    • Options
    • A. 0.25
    • B. 180
    • C. 0.5
    • D. 4
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. For normal operation of the transistor, the collector diode has to be

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    • A. Forward-biased
    • B. Reverse-biased
    • C. Nonconducting
    • D. Operating in the breakdown region
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which one of the following statements is true for the currents in a parallel RL circuit?

    • Options
    • A. The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the resistance and inductance
    • B. The current always has the same amplitude and phase for every part of the circuit
    • C. The total current is less than the sum of the currents through the resistance and inductance
    • D. The total current leads the total voltage by less than 90
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 6. A current source has an internal resistance of 100 kW. What is the largest load resistance if the current source must appear stiff?

    • Options
    • A. 2 k Ohm
    • B. 10 k Ohm
    • C. 20 k Ohm
    • D. 1 k Ohm
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which one of the following devices is most often used for measuring electrical potential difference?

    • Options
    • A. Voltmeter
    • B. Ohmmeter
    • C. Ammeter
    • D. Wattmeter
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. Silicon atoms combine into an orderly pattern called a

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    • A. Crystal
    • B. Covalent bond
    • C. Semiconductor
    • D. Valence orbit
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. The rotating coil of wire in an electric motor is called the:

    • Options
    • A. armature
    • B. brush
    • C. commutator
    • D. loop
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. Electron current is flowing through a conductor in a direction you might describe as straight into this page. What is the direction of the resulting magnetic field?

    • Options
    • A. Clockwise
    • B. Counterclockwise
    • C. Out of this page
    • D. Into this page
    • E. None of the above
    • Discuss


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