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Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 36V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 6V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 18V 75A configuration.
In an electronic circuit, a thermocouple can be used to:
link the temperature of one component in the circuit to that of another component in the circuit |
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increase or decrease the temperature of a component in the circuit |
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open or close a circuit at a designated temperature |
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keep the circuit at a designated safe temperature |
A thermocouple is a temperature sensor that consists of two wires made from different conductors. The junction of these two wires produces a voltage based on the temperature difference between them and can be used like a switch to open or close the circuit at a designated temperature.
Which of the following will increase the magnetic field produced by the electric current in a wire?
wind the wire into a coil |
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construct the wire from conductive material |
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construct the wire from insulative material |
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wrap the wire around a ceramic core |
A moving electric current produces a magnetic field proportional to the amount of current flow. This magnetic field can be made stronger by winding the wire into a coil and further enhanced if done around an iron containing (ferrous) core.
This circuit component symbol represents a(n):
fuse |
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transformer |
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inductor |
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potentiometer |
Resistors are used to limit voltage and/or current in a circuit and can have a fixed or variable resistance. Variable resistors (often called potentiometers or rheostats) are used when dynamic control over the voltage/current in a circuit is needed, for example, in a light dimmer or volume control.
Which of the following can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others?
conductor |
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resistor |
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semiconductor |
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insulator |
Semiconductors have valence shells that are exacly half full and can conduct electricity under some conditions but not others. This property makes them useful for the control of electrical current.