Electrical Components: Master the Basics for Carpenters

Question 1

How do capacitors store electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

By accumulating charge on their plates

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By creating a magnetic field

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By converting electrical energy into heat

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By allowing current to flow in only one direction

Question 2

How does an inductor resist changes in current flow?

Accepted Answer

By storing energy in a magnetic field and generating an opposing magnetic field.

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By amplifying current flow and dissipating energy as heat.

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By acting as a resistor and restricting current flow.

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By storing electrical charge, similar to a capacitor.

Question 3

How does the resistance of a conductor depend on its cross-sectional area and length?

Accepted Answer

Resistance is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to cross-sectional area.

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Resistance is directly proportional to both length and cross-sectional area.

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Resistance is independent of length and cross-sectional area.

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Resistance is inversely proportional to both length and cross-sectional area.

Question 4

What is NOT a function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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Storing electrical energy

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Limiting current flow

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Controlling voltage

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Protecting circuits from overcurrent

Question 5

Which unit is used to measure capacitance?

Accepted Answer

Farad

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Ohm

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Henry

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Tesla

Question 6

Which property is NOT characteristic of an inductor?

Accepted Answer

Having a high resistance

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Storing energy in a magnetic field

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Opposing changes in current

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Being used in transformers

Question 7

In a power supply circuit, what is the primary purpose of a capacitor?

Accepted Answer

Filtering out AC ripple

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Regulating voltage

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Isolating components

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Amplifying signals

Question 8

What is the primary function of an inductor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Storing energy in a magnetic field

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Conducting electricity

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Protecting components from overvoltage

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Filtering out noise

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution when working with electrical components?

Accepted Answer

Touching components while they are live

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Wearing gloves and safety glasses

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Using insulated tools

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Testing circuits before touching them

Question 10

What is the fundamental difference between a resistor and a capacitor?

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Resistors oppose current flow, while capacitors store energy.

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Capacitors oppose voltage, while resistors store energy.

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Resistors are used in AC circuits, while capacitors are used in DC circuits.

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Capacitors are larger than resistors.

Question 11

What is the SI unit of inductance?

Accepted Answer

Henry

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Farad

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Ohm

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Tesla

Question 12

Which of the following electrical components primarily opposes the flow of electric current?

Accepted Answer

Resistor

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Capacitor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 13

The unit of measurement for electrical capacitance is known as:

Accepted Answer

Farads

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Ohms

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Henries

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Volts

Question 14

Which type of inductor utilizes a core composed of a material exhibiting ferromagnetic properties?

Accepted Answer

Iron-core inductor

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Air-core inductor

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Copper-core inductor

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Aluminum-core inductor

Question 15

In a parallel electrical circuit, the primary purpose is to provide:

Accepted Answer

Multiple pathways for current to flow

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Increased overall resistance in the circuit

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Reduced overall voltage in the circuit

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Energy storage capabilities

Question 16

When resistors are connected in parallel, the formula used to calculate their equivalent resistance is:

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Req = 1 / (R1 + R2)

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Req = R1 + R2

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Req = R1 * R2

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Req = 1 / (R1 * R2)

Question 17

The primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect equipment from excessive current flow

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Regulate voltage levels within the circuit

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Store electrical energy

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Control the direction of current flow

Question 18

Which electrical component has the ability to store energy within an electromagnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Inductor

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Transistor

Question 19

What is the primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the flow of current

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To store energy in an electromagnetic field

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To convert electrical energy into heat

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To block the flow of current

Question 20

Which of the following is a key property of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

It stores electrical charge

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It blocks the flow of direct current

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It limits the flow of alternating current

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It converts alternating current to direct current

Question 21

Which unit is used to measure capacitance in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Farad

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Henry

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 22

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 23

What is a defining characteristic of capacitors?

Accepted Answer

They store electrical energy in an electric field.

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Their capacitance is measured in ohms.

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All capacitors are polarized.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of capacitor?

Accepted Answer

Inductor

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Ceramic capacitor

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Film capacitor

Question 25

Which property does NOT belong to an inductor?

Accepted Answer

Conducts electricity without resistance

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Induces an electromotive force when the current flowing through it changes

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Stores energy in its magnetic field

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Opposes changes in current

Question 26

Which electrical component is primarily used to store energy and regulate the flow of current in timing circuits?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 27

Which unit is used to measure electrical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ohm (Ω)

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Volt (V)

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Watt (W)

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Ampere (A)

Question 28

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Stores electrical energy in an electric field

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Amplifies signals

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Controls the flow of current

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Protects circuits from overvoltage

Question 29

What is the main purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Limit or control the flow of current

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Increase voltage

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Store energy

Question 30

Which type of capacitor is commonly used in high-frequency applications due to its low losses and stability?

Accepted Answer

Ceramic capacitor

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Tantalum capacitor

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Electrolytic capacitor

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Film capacitor

Question 31

Which characteristic describes an ideal resistor?

Accepted Answer

Linear relationship between voltage and current (Ohm's Law)

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Non-linear relationship between voltage and current

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Infinite resistance at low frequencies

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Zero resistance at high frequencies

Question 32

What is the main function of the dielectric material used in a capacitor?

Accepted Answer

Electrically insulate the capacitor plates and prevent short circuits

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Store electrical energy

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Increase the capacitance

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Decrease the capacitance

Question 33

Which unit is used to measure inductance?

Accepted Answer

Henry (H)

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Watt (W)

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Farad (F)

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Ohm (Ω)

Question 34

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Stores electrical charge

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Controls voltage

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Regulates temperature

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Generates current

Question 35

Which type of inductor is commonly used in carpentry to create magnetic fields?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnet

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Transformer

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Permanent magnet

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Solenoid

Question 36

What is the main purpose of a voltage regulator in an electrical system?

Accepted Answer

Maintains constant voltage output

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Converts AC to DC

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Increases current flow

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Filters electrical noise

Question 37

Which device is used to measure the flow of electrical current?

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Capacitance meter

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Ohmmeter

Question 38

Which circuit configuration connects components sequentially, with current flowing through each component in turn?

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Series circuit

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Parallel circuit

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Mixed circuit

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Open circuit

Question 39

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Protects against overcurrent

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Regulates frequency

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Stores electrical energy

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Controls voltage

Question 40

Which of the following is a common application of transformers in carpentry?

Accepted Answer

Voltage conversion

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Energy storage

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Current amplification

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Inductance measurement

Question 41

What is the key difference between AC and DC electrical current?

Accepted Answer

AC reverses direction, DC flows in one direction

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AC can travel long distances, DC cannot

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AC is used in homes, DC is used in batteries

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AC has higher voltage, DC has higher current

Question 42

In an electrical circuit, what is the primary function of a resistor?

Accepted Answer

To limit the flow of current

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To switch electrical signals on and off

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To amplify electrical signals

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To accumulate electrical energy

Question 43

Which type of capacitor is known for its ability to store substantial amounts of electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

Electrolytic capacitor

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Variable capacitor

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Film capacitor

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Ceramic capacitor

Question 44

In an electrical circuit, what is the primary function of an inductor?

Accepted Answer

To store energy in a magnetic field

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To insulate electrical wires

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To control electrical voltage

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To conduct electrical current without resistance

Question 45

What is the SI unit of measurement for capacitance?

Accepted Answer

Farad

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Henry

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Ampere

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Ohm

Question 46

In an electrical circuit, what is the purpose of a fuse?

Accepted Answer

To safeguard the circuit against excessive current

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To isolate components from one another

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To accumulate electrical energy

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To regulate the flow of current

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a type of electrical switch?

Accepted Answer

Toggle switch

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Transistor

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Diode

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Capacitor

Question 48

In an electrical system, what is the function of a circuit breaker?

Accepted Answer

To interrupt the flow of current under fault conditions

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To safeguard components from voltage spikes

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To provide a continuous path for current flow

Question 49

Which of the following is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ohm (Ω)

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Volt (V)

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Watt (W)

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Ampere (A)

Question 50

What is the primary purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy in an electric field

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To conduct electrical current without resistance

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To amplify electrical signals

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To resist the flow of electrical current

Question 51

Which of the following factors primarily determines the resistance of a resistor?

Accepted Answer

Material composition and dimensions

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Voltage applied across it

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Current flowing through it

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Temperature of the resistor

Question 52

Which of the following is a common application of inductors in carpentry?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic braking in power tools

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Voltage regulation in power supplies

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Light amplification in LED circuits

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Current measurement in multimeters

Question 53

What is the function of a capacitor in a power factor correction circuit?

Accepted Answer

To improve power factor by reducing reactive power and thus energy consumption

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To increase voltage

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To reduce current

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To store energy for later use

Question 54

Which of the following is a main benefit of using resistors in electrical circuits?

Accepted Answer

Control and limit current flow

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Store electrical energy

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Increase voltage

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Amplify electrical signals

Question 55

What is the primary safety concern when working with electrical components and circuits?

Accepted Answer

Electrical shock

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Fire hazard

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Chemical exposure

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Mechanical injury

Question 56

Which of the following tools is primarily used to measure electrical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Multimeter

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Oscilloscope

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Voltmeter

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Ammeter

Question 57

Which formula is used to calculate the inductance of a coil with N turns, cross-sectional area A, and length l, in a vacuum (µ₀ is the vacuum permeability)?

Accepted Answer

Inductance (L) = (µ₀ * N² * A) / l

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Inductance (L) = (V * I) / t

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Inductance (L) = (R * C)

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Inductance (L) = (P * F)