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Which of the following is not a purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?
multiply the current in the circuit |
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limit the current in the circuit |
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control the voltage in the circuit |
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moderate the heat in the circuit |
Resistors can be chosen in a wide variety of values to control the voltage in a circuit, limit the current, or moderate the heat produced by the components in the circuit.
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| perpendicular | |
| parallel | |
| series |
Connecting the 4 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 60V 5A configuration. Connecting the 4 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yieleding a 15V 20A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 2 batteries can be connected in series and 2 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 30V 10A configuration.
A capacitor is often used for which of the following purposes?
to convert alternating current into direct current |
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to allow a small amount of current to control a large amount of current |
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as a primary power source |
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to maintain power in a circuit when the primary power source is disconnected |
Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors are often used to maintain power within a system when it is disconnected from its primary power source or to smooth out or filter voltage within a circuit.
A __________ electric current produces a magnetic field proportional to the amount of current flow.
low voltage |
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stationary |
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high voltage |
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moving |
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):
capacitor |
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fuse |
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diode |
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potentiometer |
Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors are often used to maintain power within a system when it is disconnected from its primary power source or to smooth out or filter voltage within a circuit.