Fuel Measurement | Float-Type Flashcards

1
Q

This measures the ___ of fuel

A

volume

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2
Q

The pivot arm is attached to a ___ which changes the resistance of an electrical circuit of the fuel gauge, which typically uses _C current.

A

variable resistor, DC

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3
Q

The gauge will be more precise in the ___ range of the fuel content, and less precise when the tanks are ____

A

lower full

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4
Q

The reason for the reduced accuracy with fuel tanks is that the fuel will be subject to ___ due to ___ ___

A

expansion, temperature variations

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5
Q

Higher temperatures will cause the fuel to ___, and lead the indicator to display a ___ than actual

A

expand higher

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6
Q

Changes in air pressure do (not) affect the indication of the float system

A

not

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