Physics

Electrical Machines and Circuits

720 Questions

Electrical machines and circuits involve the principles of alternating and direct current, transformers, diodes, and power consumption. These concepts are essential for engineering and technical exams. Review these practice questions to test your knowledge of circuit analysis.

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Electrical Machines and Circuits Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Thyratron

  2. Krytron

  3. Sprytron

  4. Ignitrons

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An ignitron is a type of controlled rectifier dating from the 1930's.Ignitrons were long used as high-current rectifiers in major industrial and utility installations where thousands of amperes of AC current must be converted to DC, such as aluminum smelters.

Multiple choice
  1. Dynamo

  2. Conductor

  3. Inductor

  4. Transformer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A transformer changes AC voltage levels through electromagnetic induction between primary and secondary coils. It cannot work with DC current. Dynamos generate electricity, conductors transmit current, and inductors oppose current changes.

Multiple choice
  1. Totem pole output

  2. Open collector output

  3. Active pull up

  4. Schottky TTL

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Open collector output TTL can be used for wired-AND (also called wired-OR for negative logic) connections. Multiple open collector outputs can be connected together with a single external pull-up resistor, implementing the AND function. Totem pole outputs cannot be wired together due to potential short circuits.

Multiple choice
  1. call the police

  2. call the electricity board

  3. try to put it off by spraying water

  4. try to disconnect the high tension wires

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is too hazardous to disconnect the wires. Spraying water on the wires is also very dangerous. Calling the police is also not going to help the situation. The best option is to call the electricity board since they know how to handle the situation.

Multiple choice
  1. increase DC voltage

  2. increase or decrease AC voltage

  3. decrease DC voltage

  4. convert DC into AC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Transformers work on the principle of electromagnetic induction, which requires a changing magnetic field. This is why transformers only function with alternating current (AC), allowing voltage to be stepped up or down. DC voltage cannot be transformed directly - it requires electronic converters.