Chapter 12 Part 3

Question 1

The total current in this type of circuit is equal to the sum of the currents in each
branch.

Answer 1

Parallel circuit

Question 2

Instrument used for checking electrical potential.

Answer 2

Voltmeter

Question 3

Amount of charge that can be stored.

Answer 3

Capacitance

Question 4

When an atom has more protons than electrons.

Answer 4

Positive charge

Question 5

Continually and rapidly reversing current.

Answer 5

Alternating current.

Question 6

Total effect of resistance in a circuit consists of pure resistance, inductive reactants, and capacitive reactants.

Answer 6

Impedance

Question 7

AC voltage current effective value 0.707 x the peak voltage.

Answer 7

Root means square (RMS)

Question 8

Amperage carrying capacity.

Answer 8

Ampacity

Question 9

Instrument/device used to measure resistance.

Answer 9

Ohmmeter

Question 10

When an atom has more electrons than protons.

Answer 10

Negative charge

Question 11

Device/instrument used to measure current in a circuit.

Answer 11

Ammeter

Question 12

A 120V step-down transformer is rated 50VA. The output voltage is 24V. What is the maximum current that the transformer can draw in the secondary without being damaged?

a. 5A
b. 1.5A
c. 2.08A
d. 10A

Answer 12

c. 2.08A