AC Flashcards

1
Q

Advantage of AC

A

Stepped up or down

Can be transmitted at high voltage, low current which reduces power loss

Current changes polarity

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2
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Producing AC wave

A

Magnetic field

A conductor within the field

Relative motion between conductor and field

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3
Q

Alternation

A

Half

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4
Q

Wavelength

A

Given in meters or centimeters

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5
Q

Creating a square wave

A

Combining fundamental frequency and odd harmonics only creates square waves

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6
Q

Oscilloscope

A

Shape

Amplitude

Period

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7
Q

Inductance

A

The property of a component or circuit that opposes any change in current

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8
Q

Inductor

A

Loops in the coil must be closed insulated from each other

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9
Q

Inductance unit of measurement

A

Henrys

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10
Q

Inductance is directly proportional to…

A

The cross sectional area of the core

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11
Q

All conductors in an energized circuit…

A

Have some degree of inductance

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12
Q

Inductive reactance

A

Measured in ohms

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13
Q

Current and inductor are…

A

Interchangeable

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14
Q

Capacitors oppose…

A

a change in voltage

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15
Q

Capacitance is measured in…

A

Farads

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16
Q

Capacitive reactance

A

Opposition to current flow in a capacitive circuit

17
Q

Secondary coil

A

The output to load

18
Q

Mutual inductance

A

Measure of the amount of inductive coupling that exists between two coils

19
Q

Ratings

A

Voltage
Current
Power