The most common waveform found in AC is the_________ Wave.

A_________ is one complete positive and negative alternation of a waveform.

The_________ is the time required to produce one complete positive and negative alternation of a waveform.

The base unit of measurement for frequency is _________.

The term________ refers to either the most positive or most negative half of a waveform.

The term_______ refers to both the most positive and the most negative halves of a waveform.

A_________ is a device that converts Alternating Current to Direct Current.

A________ is a device that changes Direct Current into Alternating Current.

The process of changing AC to DC is________.

A__________ is an electronic device that only allows current to flow in one direction.

The positive lead of a Diode is referred to as the________.

The negative lead of a Diode is referred to as the________.

A_________ is an electronic device that is capable of stepping up or stepping down an AC voltage.

Frequency can best be described as a waveforms cycles per second (CPS).

When connecting a capacitor into a circuit, it is not necessary to observe correct polarity.

A cell phone that operates at a wavelength of 5Ghz would be considered a very low frequency device.

The main source of electricity in the U.S. is Power Plants.

An Oscilloscope is a piece of test equipment that gives the user a visual representation of a waveform.

Most modern electronics use Direct Current.

The term________ indicates that a component has both a positive and negative side.

To make for sure a capacitive circuit is safe to work on, simply remove power from the circuit.

Identify the above symbol.

The three main parts of a Capacitor are

To properly discharge a Capacitor, simply_________.

When installing an Electrolytic Capacitor into circuit, it is important to observe correct polarity.

The base unit of measurement for Capacitance is the

As the plate surface area of a Capacitor increases, the Capacitance will increase proportionately.

As the distance between the plates of a Capacitor increases, the Capacitance will increase proportionately.

A primary use of Capacitors in DC Circuits is Filtering.

Inductance is the opposition to change in the magnitude of current in a circuit.

The term Inductor includes chokes, coils, and transformers.

The base unit of measurement for inductance is the Ohm.

Mutual Inductance is when the magnetic flux from one conductor induces a voltage into another conductor.

The symbol for Inductance is (i).

The base unit of measurement for inductance is the Henry.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to the power source.

The basic transformer consist of a primary coil, a secondary coil, and the transformer core.

An inductor stores energy in its dielectric material

A choke stores energy in its magnetic field to oppose any change in the circuits current.

A transformer consists of two coils linked together by copper conductors.

A transformer can step up or step down a voltage.

The primary coil of a transformer is connected to the load.

The secondary coil of a transformer is connected to the voltage source.

A center tapped transformer is identified by a third conductor attached to the output.

A 10 to 1 step down transformer with a voltage source of 120VAC attached to the primary coil will produce a voltage of roughly 12VAC across the secondary coil.

Transformers operate based on the theory of self induction.

A half wave rectifier is capable of converting AC to DC.

A full wave rectifier is also known as a bridge rectifier.

A primary use of transformers is in AC to DC power supply circuits.

_____________ inductance refers to the ability of an inductor to have an effect on another inductor.

The________ coil of a transformer is connected to the voltage source.

The________ coil of a transformer is connected to the load.

The_________ of a transformer servers a mechanical connection between the coils.

A transformer consists of two coils connected together by____________.

A_________ current in the core of a transformer resist current flow and is capable of producing heat.

The thin layers of metallic material that makes up the core of a transformer are known as____________.

The magnetic field generated by an inductor is also known as_____________.

An inductor tries to resist any change to the____________ in a circuit

A bridge rectifier circuit typically consists of________ diodes.

Multispeed motors are motors with two or more speeds.

The horsepower rating (HP) of a motor specifies the speed at which the motor operates.

An induction motor has no electric connections between the power sources and the rotor/shaft.

The nameplate contains information pertaining to voltage, current, horsepower, and speed (RPM) specifications for that motor.

The acronym RPM stands for reciprocation per meter.

The starting current of a motor is generally much higher than the running current.

Capacitor-start motors use electrolytic capacitors to start.

Stator-Lock refers to a motor that is operating under normal conditions.

Electric motors are typically classified by the type of power source needed to operate them.

AC and DC electric motors are considered interchangeable.

__________ is the resistance of an inductor to alternating current.

Identify the above circuit.

Identify the above circuit.

Identify the above circuit.

The base unit of measurement for Inductive Reactance is the _______.

The formula for calculating Inductive Reactance is XL = 2πfL.

What is the Inductive Reactance of a circuit with a 400 mH Inductor and a frequency of 60 Hz?

According to the memory acronym ELI, voltage leads current in an inductive circuit.

____________ is the total opposition of any combination of resistance, inductive reactance, and capacitive reactance offered to the flow of alternating current.

The base unit of measurement for Inductance is the _____________.

What type of circuit is represented by the graph?

What type of circuit is represented by the graph?

What type of circuit is represented by the graph?

________ is the resistance of an capacitor offered to alternating current.

The base unit of measurement for Capacitive Reactance is the_______.

The formula for calculating Capacitive Reactance is XL = 2лfL.

What is the Capacitive Reactance of a circuit with a 10 uf Capacitor and a frequency of 60 Hz?

According to the memory acronym ICE, current leads voltage in an capacitive circuit.

_________ is the total opposition of any combination of resistance, inductive reactance, and capacitive reactance offered to the flow of alternating current.

The base unit of measurement for Capacitance is the _________.