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A set of questions and answers related to alternating currents (ac). It covers fundamental concepts such as transformer turns ratio, induced voltage, frequency, peak-to-peak voltage, average voltage, capacitance, inductive reactance, current flow in ac circuits, phase relationships, power calculations, and the behavior of capacitive and inductive circuits. The questions are designed to test understanding of ac circuit theory and its applications, making it a useful resource for students and professionals in electrical engineering and related fields. Practical problems and conceptual questions, offering a comprehensive review of ac circuit principles. It serves as a valuable study aid for exam preparation and reinforcing key concepts in ac circuit analysis.
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2:1 - correct answer- What is the step-down turns ratio of a transformer with 200 turns in the primary and 100 turns in the secondary? induced high voltage - correct answer- Opening the secondary of a CT under load will cause a dangerous level of___. 40Hz - correct answer- What is the hertz rating of an AC circuit if the frequency is 20 cycles per 1/2 second? 340V - correct answer- Given: A circuit has an rms voltage of 120VAC. What is the peak-to-peak voltage? 175V - correct answer- A circuit has a peak voltage of 275V. What is the average voltage value? one-third the applied voltage - correct answer- Each of three equal capacitors in series has___.
XL=2piefL - correct answer- The formula for inductive reactance is___. 10A - correct answer- Given: An AC circuit containing resistance only. What is the current flow if the resistance is 15 ohms and the voltage is 150v? Lags the voltage - correct answer- The current in inductive circuit___. Rms values - correct answer- Unless otherwise noted, the calculations in AC circuits use___. Increases - correct answer- When frequency decreases, capacitive reactance___. It leads the voltage. - correct answer- Which of the following is true of the current in a capacitive circuit?
Phase relationships that exist between voltage and current in an inductive circuit - correct answer- "ELI the ICE MAN" is used to remember___. Greater than the true power - correct answer- According to the power triangle, the apparent power is___. Transformer - correct answer- Which of the following uses electromagnetic induction to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another? 75V AC - correct answer- Given: A transformer has 200 turns in the primary, 100 turns in the secondary, and 150V AC applied to the primary. What is the voltage across the secondary? Unlike-wound transformers - correct answer- Transformers in which the primary and secondary voltages are 180 out of phase are known as___. Across the field at 90 ° - correct answer- Maximum voltage is generated by rotating wire when the conductor is moving___.
10 Hz - correct answer- If the time for one cycle is 0.1 second, the frequency is___. Are in phase - correct answer- If the phase angles of two sine waves are both 0 degrees then the waves___. 400W - correct answer- Calculate the true power in a 2A series RL circuit with a 100 ohms resistor. Frequency increases - correct answer- Inductive reactance increases as the___. Apparent power - correct answer- The power factor can be defined as the ratio of true power to___. Increasing capacitance - correct answer- For a given frequency, the capacitive reactance decreases with___. By some angle between 0 ° and 90 ° - correct answer- In a circuit that has both capacitance and resistance, the current will lead the voltage___.