General - AM.I.A.K8 - Electrical measurement tools, principles, and procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by a kilowatt?
A
1000 watts
2
Q
What is meant by a megawatt?
A
1000000 watts
3
Q
What instrument is used to measure current flow?
A
An ammeter
4
Q
What is a megohm?
A
1000000 ohms
5
Q
What instrument is used to measure electrical resistance?
A
An ohmeter
6
Q
When measuring resistance of a component with an ohmeter, should the circuit be energised?
A
No, there should be no power on the circuit
7
Q
What instrument is used to measure continuity in an electrical circuit?
A
An ohmeter
8
Q
In what units is battery capacity expressed?
A
In ampere hours
9
Q
What instrument is used to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte in a lead acid battery?
A
A hydrometer
