Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Do the various methods for solving DC circuits work for AC circuits?
A
They do indeed.
2
Q
Wave form generated by AC?
A
Sinusoid
3
Q
Sinusoid has a magnitude that is…
A
…time dependent.
4
Q
What is Phase Shift or phase angle?
A
Used to relate AC waveforms that have same frequency but peak at different times.
5
Q
A phase angle is positive or negative if it is lagging ?
A
Negative
6
Q
A phase angle is positive or negative if it is leading?
A
Positive
7
Q
Lagging means it is before or after with respect to time?
A
After
8
Q
Leading means it is before or after with respect to time?
A
Before
9
Q
On Phasor Diagram clockwise direction means it is lagging or leading?
A
Lagging
10
Q
On Phasor Diagram anti-clockwise direction means it is lagging or leading?
A
Leading
