Practice # 8 AC & DC Generation

Practice # 8 AC & DC Generation

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the distortion of the magnetic field caused by the current flowing through the armature in a DC generator?

Back

Armature reaction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the speed at which most aircraft DC generators begin to produce their normal voltage, typically around 1,500 rpm?

Back

Coming in speed.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What method can be used to restore residual magnetism in a DC generator that has lost it?

Back

Flashing the field.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a three-phase alternator, how much out of phase are the voltages induced in each winding?

Back

120°.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What device acts like a starter during the start of a turbine-powered aircraft engine and functions as a generator when the engine is online?

Back

Starter generator.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of a DC generator?

Back

To convert mechanical energy into direct current electrical energy.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the field windings in a DC generator?

Back

To create a magnetic field necessary for inducing voltage in the armature.

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