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WorksheetsBEC Annex 1: Concepts
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What is electrostatic discharge?
A sudden flow of electricity between two charged objects
The release of electricity from a battery
The leakage of fluid from a damaged component
A dance move that involves shuffling your feet on a carpet floor and touching a doorknob
What can cause electrostatic discharge?
Friction
Induction
Separation
Temperature
Light
What are the factors of an electrical shock?
Body resistance
Path through the body
Length of time of shock
Conductivity of materials involved
Current weather conditions outside
What are the effects of an electrical shock with the given current?
1.1 mA
Slight tingling sensation
10.0 mA
120-pound person can't let go
16.0 mA
175-pound person can't let go
18.0 mA
Paralysis of chest muscles
65.0 mA
Irregular contractions of the heart
In order of priority, what should you do when someone is being shocked?
Try to shut off the power source
Kick them off the conductor
Check they are breathing
What is grounding in terms of electricity?
A path for current to flow in the case of a short/open to minimize shock hazard
A punishment that restricts a teenager's actions
Unplugging a circuit to minimize shock hazard
The use of insulation to minimize shock hazard
Choose the options that would maintain a safe workspace
Keep the work area clean and free of clutter
Get permission before starting work
Utilize PPE such as safety goggles, gloves, and insulated footwear
Before working on a circuit, ensure it is not energized
Wear a tinfoil hat to protect against electrical interference
How would you properly use an ESD field mat and wrist strap to protect your equipment from ESD?
Connect the ESD field mat to a grounded outlet and wear the wrist strap and attach it to the mat
Place the ESD field mat on the floor and dance on it while wearing the wrist strap to generate a grounding connection
Connect the wrist strap to the workstation and the ESD field mat to a nearby window to allow static charges to escape
Wrap the wrist strap around the ESD field mat and place them on the workstation to create a static-free zone
How can you verify your workstation is properly grounded?
Use a multimeter to measure the electrical resistance between the workstation's ground point and the main grounding point
Sprinkle water on the workstation and see if it conducts electricity
Check if the workstation is connected to a power source with a visible cable
Place a magnet near the workstation and observe if it is attracted or repelled
What is the purpose of scientific notation or engineering notation?
To express very large or very small numbers in a more compact form
To increase the precision of numbers with extra decimal places
To create a unique numbering system exclusive for scientists and engineers
To impress friends with fancy looking numbers
For a number to be in proper engineering notation, what does the coefficient have to be between?
Greater than or equal to 1 and less than 1000
Greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1000
Greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10
Greater than or equal to 0 and less than 10
There are no requirements for the coefficient
Match the engineering notation characters to their value
k
10^3
m
10^-3
µ
10^-6
M
10^6
G
10^9
Convert the following to proper engineering notation
0.789k golf balls
(a)
What does Coulomb's Law state?
Particles of opposite charges attract and particles of like charges repel
Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance
It governs how electrons flow in a conductor
It defines the official dress code for physicists attending academic conferences
What is voltage?
The electric potential energy between two points on a circuit
The number of electrons in a circuit
The speed at which charge flows through a circuit
The billet for the force that motivates electrons
What does EMF stand for?
Electromotive Force, the electric potential between two points on a circuit
Elastic Metal Framework, a material for use in construction
Electronic Music Festival, a gathering of electronic music enthusiasts
Electromagnetic Frequency, the rate at which electromagnetic waves oscillate
What is current?
The directed flow of electric charge through a circuit
The intensity of an electric field in a circuit
The force experienced by a charged particle in a magnetic field
The rate at which work is done
What is resistance?
The property of a component that opposes a flow of electric charge
The force that repels magnets of the same polarity
The force that prevents electrons from flowing back the way they came from
A secret organization fighting against an oppressive regime
Match each parameter to its unit
Voltage
V
Current
A
Resistance
Ω
Power
W
What should a proper electrical circuit have?
A source of voltage for current to flow
Conductors to provide a path for current to flow
A load component that performs some function when current flows through it
An electrician on standby in case something goes wrong
Label the ground connection symbols
The properties of an open are that:
Current is (a)
Resistance is (b)
Voltage is (c)
The properties of a short are that:
Current is (a)
Resistance is (b)
Voltage is (c)
What is the resistance based on the color bands? Type the answer in proper engineering notation. You can disregard tolerance.
(a)
What is Ohm's Law?
Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.
I=RE
Current is directly proportional to resistance and inversely proportional to voltage.
I=ER
Current is directly proportional to resistance and directly proportional to voltage.
I=ER
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
The equation V=IR implies voltage is (a) proportional to current and (b) proportional to resistance
The equation I=RV implies current is (a) proportional to voltage and (b) proportional to resistance
The equation R=IV implies resistance is (a) proportional to voltage and (b) proportional to current
Label each resistor with its type
What multimeter is primarily used for our labs?
Fluke 77/BN
Fluke 77/IV
Fluke 117/BN
M240B
READ CAREFULLY!!
When measuring DC voltage, mark the TWO areas where: The switch should be set to, and where the red lead should be connected.
When measuring DC current (assume current doesn't exceed 100 mA), mark the TWO areas where the switch should be set to and where the red lead should be connected
When measuring resistance, mark the TWO areas where the switch should be set to and where the red lead should be connected to
Match each parameter being measured to its ditty
Voltage
Across the component on an energized circuit
Current
Make a break, fill a break on an energized circuit
Resistance
Across the component on a de-energized circuit
What is a voltaic cell?
A cell that generates electrical energy by submerging 2 electrodes into an electrolyte
A specialized dance move performed by electricians in honor of Alessandro Volta
A type of battery that uses solar energy to generate electricity
A device that measures the voltage difference between two points in an electrical circuit
Cells arranged in series-aiding are used to increase (a) .
Cells arranged in series-opposing are used to decrease (b) .
Cells arranged in parallel are used to increase (c) .
A primary cell, also known as a (a) cell, (b) be recharged.
A secondary cell, also known as a (c) cell, (d) be recharged.
What cell is typically found in car batteries and outputs 2V - 2.2V?
Lead-acid
Nickel-cadmium
Alkaline
Lithium
When a switch is open, it resembles a(n) (a) component.
When a switch is closed, it resembles a(n) (b) component.
The pole of a switch is...
The conductive arm of a switch
The longest wooden stick used by electricians to reach high voltage equipment
The magnetic north or south end of a switch, responsible for its polarity
A dance pole installed near a switch to entertain electricians during breaks
The throw of a switch is...
The possible positions for each pole
The distance a switch must be thrown away to properly dispose of it
The force required to toggle a switch between its on and off positions
The speed at which electric current flows through a switch when it's turned on
Label each switch.
What defines a series circuit?
A circuit in which there is only one possible path for current to flow
A circuit that requires a TV series to be playing in the background to function properly
A circuit in which there are more than one possible paths for current to flow
A circuit where electric current can flow only if all the components are connected to a single power source
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that...
The sum of voltage rises is equal to the sum of voltage drops
The voltage across a resistor is inversely proportional to the current flowing through it
The voltage across an inductor is directly proportional to the rate of change of current with respect to time
Superconducting zeptojoules of oscillating capacitance coalesce through quasi-isotropic metamaterials synchronously modulating the intergalactic hyperresonance of tridimensional photonic waveforms elucidates the enigmatic correlation between tachyon-dilating chronotrons and the non-Euclidean spacetime curvature of fermionic subspace harmonics
What is the definition of power?
The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred in an electrical circuit
The ability to convert vast amounts of energy drinks and motivational speeches into mission completion
The force required to push an electron through a wire
The force that induces current
What are the formulas for solving power?
P=IE
P=RE2
P=I2R
P=arctan2I3sinV⋅ ∫0texp(π log 2−R2)dt
The characteristics of a series circuit are that:
Current is (a)
Voltage is (b)
Resistance is (c)
Power is always (d)
What is a voltage divider?
A circuit with resistors connected in series
A circuit with resistors connected in parallel
A type of power supply that converts high voltage to low voltage
A dance move popularized by electricians
If a resistor shorts in a series circuit, then the total current would...
increase
decrease
stay the same
request mast
What defines a parallel circuit?
Components are connected in a way that multiple paths exists for current to flow through
Components are connected in a way that only one path exists for current to flow through
A circuit where the voltage across each component is inversely proportional to its resistance
A circuit powered exclusively by potato batteries, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional power sources
Kirchhoff's Current Law states that...
The sum of currents entering a node must equal the sum of currents leaving the node
The total current in a circuit is directly proportional to the square of the voltage
The sum of voltage gains equals to the sum of voltage drops
The previous law was too lenient and now formations are to be held every 2 hours
The characteristics of a parallel circuit are that:
Current is (a)
Voltage is (b)
Resistance is (c)
Power is always (d)
If a resistor connected in parallel opens, the current passing through the other resistors would...
stay the same
increase
decrease
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Sort the answers by the process in solving a series-parallel circuit
Calculate REQ and redraw the circuit
Calculate total current
Calculate series voltage drops
Calculate parallel currents
Solve for power
What is a loaded voltage divider?
A series circuit where a load has been added in parallel to one of the resistors
A parallel circuit where a load has been added in parallel to one of the resistors
A voltage divider that uses a capacitor to store excess voltage for future use
A voltage divider equipped with an M240B, M320, and M67s
When a load is added to a voltage divider, what happens to the output voltage?
Decreases due to a decrease in resistance to REQ
Increases due to an increase in resistance to REQ
Stays the same
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What is the purpose of the 10:1 loading rule?
To minimize voltage loss by having the resistive load be 10 times greater than the output resistance of the source
To increase the current flow through the resistive load by a factor of 10
To ensure the resistive load is exactly 10 times lighter than the total circuit resistance
To minimize the number of trips by lifting only items whose weight sums to be 10 times heavier than you
Potentiometers and rheostats are examples of...
variable resistors
fixed resistors
static resistors
abstract resistors
When a potentiometer or resistor is rotated clockwise, which way does the arrow move?
Towards the positional reference
Away from the positional reference
It would always move towards the right
The arrow would also rotate clockwise
The difference between a potentiometer and a rheostat is that rheostats are connected in (a) and potentiometers are connected in (b)
The primary difference between potentiometers and rheostats is that...
potentiometers are for voltage control and rheostats are for current control
rheostats always require more energy than potentiometers
potentiometers are edible while rheostats are suitable only for cooking
rheostats are a type of battery while parameters are a type of capacitor
With a rheostat fully in the CCW position, the total resistance is at a (a) , the total current is at a (b) , and the output voltage is at a (c)
If a potentiometer is rotated counterclockwise, the equivalent resistance is at (a) , the voltage across the load is at (b) , and the current across the load is at (c)
