AS113 - Quiz - Alternating Current Flashcards
1
Q
What is NOT an advantage of AC Electricity?
A
portability
2
Q
What do we call a loop of wire rotating in a magnetic field?
A
rotary generation
3
Q
_________ is one complete revolution of a loop in a magnetic field. (0 to 360 degrees)
A
cycle
4
Q
______________ = number of cycles per second
A
Frequency
5
Q
This formula is to find
=.707 x PEAK
A
RMS
6
Q
This formula is to find
= True Power/Apparent Power
A
Power Factor
7
Q
What is the Power Factor when I and E are 90 deg out of phase?
A
0
8
Q
What is the Power Factor when I and E are in phase?
A
1
9
Q
What type of values does a meter read when measuring AC?
A
RMS
10
Q
True Power can be greater than Apparent Power.
A
False
11
Q
What unit is frequency measured in?
A
Hertz
12
Q
Frequency used in Aircraft
A
400
13
Q
Actual work being performed in the electrical circuit.
A
True Power
