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Inductors/Transformers Explained

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of an inductor in an electrical circuit?

a)

Filters water in a circuit

b)

Generates heat

c)

Stores energy in its magnetic field

d)

Converts light into electricity

2.

How does an inductor resist changes in current flow?

a)

By stopping the flow of electrons

b)

By increasing the current flow

c)

By reducing the magnetic field

d)

By creating an opposing force

3.

What unit is used to measure the inductance of an inductor?

a)

Volt

b)

Watt

c)

Henry

d)

Ampere

4.

How can inductance be accurately measured?

a)

By listening to the circuit

b)

By visual inspection

c)

Using a standard multimeter

d)

Using an RLC meter

5.

Which property of an inductor causes it to oppose changes in current flow?

a)

Resistance

b)

Capacitance

c)

Conductance

d)

Inductance

6.

What is the main function of a transformer?

a)

It converts AC to DC

b)

It converts DC to AC

c)

To Step down or up the DC voltages

d)

To Step down or up the AC voltages

7.

What is the unit used to rate transformers?

a)

Ampere-hour

b)

Volt-Ampere

c)

Ampere-Ohm

d)

Volt-hour

8.

What output voltage will you expect in a step-up transformer?

a)
Higher voltage output than input
b)
No voltage output
c)
Equal voltage output as input
d)
Lower voltage output than input
9.

What output voltage will you expect in a step-down transformer?

a)
Higher voltage output than input
b)
No voltage output
c)
Equal voltage output as input
d)
Lower voltage output than input
10.

Why do we need to use a step-up transformer in transmission lines?

a)

To decrease voltage level and increase current level for efficient long-distance power transmission

b)

To decrease voltage level and decrease current level for efficient long-distance power transmission

c)

To increase voltage level and increase current level for efficient long-distance power transmission

d)

To increase voltage level and decrease current level for efficient long-distance power transmission