10.1 Electrical Engineering Introduction

What does electrical engineering primarily deal with?

• Study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

• Design of civil structures

• Study of mechanical systems

• Application of chemical reactions

What is the most convenient way to make energy useful according to the text?

• Converting it to electromagnetic energy

• Converting it to mechanical energy

• Converting it to chemical energy

• Converting it to thermal energy

What is the easiest way to direct electricity where it is needed?

• Using an electrical circuit

• Using a transformer

• Using a generator

• Using a battery

Which law is NOT mentioned as part of the basic model for analyzing electrical circuits?

• Power Law

• Newton’s Law

• Ohm’s Law

• Kirchhoff’s Laws

What are the two classes of direct current circuits discussed in the text?

• AC circuits and DC circuits

• Resistive circuits and capacitive circuits

• Series circuits and parallel circuits

• Open circuits and closed circuits

In which area do electrical engineers NOT typically work according to the text?

• Projecting visual images

• Melting metals

• Designing software algorithms

• Powering cell phones

What is the focus of the case study mentioned in the text?

• Development of renewable energy sources

• Development of smart grids

• Development of ever-faster switches

• Development of efficient batteries

What property of electricity is used to produce magnetism?

• Electric current

• Electric voltage

• Electric charge

• Electric resistance

What is the role of electric resistance in electrical circuits?

• To convert electricity to light

• To store electrical energy

• To control the flow of current

• To increase the voltage

Which of the following is NOT a basic variable in the model for analyzing electrical circuits?

• Charge

• Current

• Voltage

• Temperature