Mod 3 - Final Flashcards

1
Q

Which one of these statements about electrostatic lines of force is FALSE ?

The tighter the lines of force are together, the stronger the field force is.

The lines always leave positive charges and enter negative ones.

Electrical field force lines can cross over one another.

A

Electrical field force lines can cross over one another.

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2
Q

The create greater charge levels on substances within the Triboelectric Series, the should be?

As close to one another on the Triboelectric table.

It doesn’t matter where they are on the Triboelectric table.

As far away from each other on the Triboelectric table.

A

As far away from each other on the Triboelectric table.

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3
Q

When 2 items on the the Triboelectric Series are rubbed together, the one HIGHEST UP gains?

No Charge

A negative Charge

A positive Charge

A

A positive Charge

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4
Q

The ordered list of insulators in relation to their effect on generating static electricity is called the:

The Fourier Transform List

The Triboelectric Series

The conductivity Index

A

The Triboelectric Series

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5
Q

Electrostatic lines of force are drawn in which of the following manners?

Leaving negative charge, entering positive charge

Entering negative charge, entering positive charge

Entering negative charge, leaving positive charge

A

Leaving negative charge, entering positive charge

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6
Q

A coulomb is

one second per ampere

one ampere x second

one ampere per second

A

one ampere x second

Remember: Q = I * T

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7
Q

The LETTER symbol used in circuit diagrams to denote ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE is the letter ?

I

G

V

R

E or U

A

E or U

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8
Q

Which one of the following generators of electricity can only ever produce a DC Current?

a magnetism and motion generator

a thermocouple

a piezoelectric crystal

A

a thermocouple

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9
Q

You can produce a voltage in quarts crystal system by ?

By placing a compressive load on it.

Heating the quartz crystal up to 500°C

Placing it in a very strong magnetic field.

A

By placing a compressive load on it.

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10
Q

Which one of the following generators of electricity can only ever produce a DC Current?

a photoelectric cell

a piezoelectric crystal

a magnetism and motion generator

A

a photoelectric cell

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11
Q

A pilot’s crystal microphone in a boom headset uses which form of energy to create electricity?

Chemical

Magnetism and conductor motion

Frictional

Optical

Pressure

Thermal

A

Pressure

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12
Q

You can generated a voltage directly by using the following :

Magnetism, Water, wind, Chemical, Light and Heat.

Friction, heat, light Chemical, Pressure and Magnetism,

Heat, centrifugal force, friction, kinetic force and Wind.

A

Friction, heat, light Chemical, Pressure and Magnetism,

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13
Q

If a battery has got an appreciable internal resistance, then …..

no load voltage will be greater than on load voltage

on load voltage will be greater than no load voltage

no load voltage will be the same as on load voltage

A

no load voltage will be greater than on load voltage

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14
Q

Which of the following actions will recharge a secondary cell ?

Connecting the negative terminal of a voltage source to the anode of the cell and the positive terminal of the voltage source to the cathode of the cell

Connecting the negative terminal of a voltage source to the cathode of the cell and the positive terminal of the voltage source to the anode of the cell

Adding more water to the electrolyte

A

Connecting the negative terminal of a voltage source to the anode of the cell and the positive terminal of the voltage source to the cathode of the cell

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15
Q

In a voltaic cell, what is the (salt) build-up on the cathode called?

Sulphation

Hydration

Polarization

A

Sulphation

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16
Q

How many NiCad cells are needed to make a 24VDC aircraft battery?

20

1

12

A

20

NiCad SG = 1.2

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17
Q

A Lead-Acid battery can be charged by?

Constant Current methods only.

Constant Voltage or current methods.

Constant Voltage methods only.

A

Constant Voltage or current methods.

18
Q

The way to determine the charge level of a NICad battery is to?

measure the electrolyte’s specific gravity

completely discharge the battery and measure the charge that it gave out.

measure it’s OFF LOAD terminal voltage.

A

completely discharge the battery and measure the charge that it gave out.

19
Q

This Leclanche (Zinc/Carbon) battery would be defined as a?

wet cell

secondary cell

primary cell

A

primary cell

20
Q

Which of the following is NOT a Secondary Cell?

LeClanche

Lead Acid

Nickle Cadnium

A

LeClanche

nickel-cadmium (NiCd), lead acid, and lithium ion batteries.

21
Q

If a charge current is still entering a battery, after it has become fully charged, it will cause which effect?

Electrolysis (the creation of Hydrogen and Oxygen gasses)

No effect

Decrease the Specific Gravity.

A

Electrolysis (the creation of Hydrogen and Oxygen gasses)

22
Q

The specific gravity of an unused aircraft battery can change slightly from day to day, due to daily?

air pressure changes

humidity changes

electrolyte temperature changes.

A

electrolyte temperature changes.

23
Q

How many Lead-Acid cells are needed to make a 24VDC aircraft battery?

20

12

1

A

12

Lead-Acid SG = 2

24
Q

The state of charge of which battery can be determined by measuring it’s specific gravity?

Both Lead-Acids and NiCads

Lead-Acids only

NiCads only

A

Lead-Acids only

25
Q

The specific gravity of a battery’s electrolyte can be measures using a ?

Megger

Hydrometer

Hygrometer

Densiometer

A

Hydrometer

Note: A hygrometer is an instrument used in monitoring or measuring the level of humidity in the air.

HyGROmeter - air is abit groggy - humidity in air

26
Q

Constant current charging is the “preferred method” of restoring power to which type of battery?

Le Clanche Cells

Lead-Acid

NiCad

A

NiCad

27
Q

To maximize power transfer from a power source the :

Load Resistance should be LESS THAN the Source Resistance

Load Resistance should be EQUAL TO the Source Resistance

Load Resistance should be GREATER THAN the Source Resistance

A

Load Resistance should be EQUAL TO the Source Resistance

28
Q

In a circuit containing three resistors of equal value connected in parallel.
If one resistor goes open circuit.

The current in the other two resistors will ?

remain the same

decrease

increase

A

remain the same

29
Q

Aiding each other

Opposing Each other

Neither aiding or opposing

A

Opposing Each other

30
Q

In a circuit containing three resistors of equal value connected in parallel.
If one resistor goes short circuit.

The current in the other two resistors will ?

remain the same

decrease to zero

increase

A

decrease to zero

31
Q

1 Hp = ? Watts

A

1 Hp = 746 Watts

32
Q

Copper is a

diamagnetic material

ferromagnetic material

paramagnetic materials

A

diamagnetic material

33
Q

A paramagnetic material has a relative permeability :

equal to unity

greater than unity

less than unity

A

greater than unity

34
Q

A diamagnetic material has a relative permeability :

equal to unity

greater than unity

less than unity

A

less than unity

35
Q

The unit of magnetomotive force (mmf) is ;

The Weber

The tesla

Ampere-turn.

A

Ampere-turn.

36
Q

An example of a paramagnetic material is

iron

copper

glass

A

iron

Copper is Diamagnetic

37
Q

Which of the following is absolute permeability

µ(mu).

µ(mu)r.

µo(mu).

A

µ(mu).

38
Q

Why is Ferrite used in memory circuits

High reluctance

Low permeability

High remanence

A

High remanence

39
Q

Magnetic field on a solenoid is

Strongest outside the coil

The same both inside and outside the coil

Weakest outside the coil

A

Weakest outside the coil

40
Q

Q
In a fully discharged Lead Acid battery the amount of acid in the water is at its?
(a) Highest
(b) Lowest
(c) It never changes

A

(b) Lowest