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Silver and gold are among the most highly conductive elements. Why is copper used much more often as a conductor in electrical circuits?
silver and gold are brittle |
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copper is durable and relatively cheap |
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all of these |
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silver and gold are costly |
All conductors have resistance and the amount of resistance varies with the element. But, resistance isn't the only consideration when choosing a conductor as the most highly conductive elements like silver and gold are also more expensive and more brittle than slightly less conductive elements like copper. A balance needs to be struck between the electrical qualities of a material and its cost and durability.
What is the voltage of most household electrical systems in the United States?
110V |
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60V |
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60Hz |
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220V |
Most households use electricity with a voltage of 110V.
The diameter of a number 12 wire is __________ the diameter of a number 6 wire?
double |
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triple |
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less than |
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more than |
The larger the number the smaller the diameter of the wire. So, the diameter of a number 12 wire is less than the diameter of a number 6 wire.
An inductor __________ changes in the electric current flowing through it.
doubles |
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resists |
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eliminates |
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enhances |
An inductor is coiled wire that stores electric energy in the form of magnetic energy and resists changes in the electric current flowing through it. If current is increasing, the inductor produces a voltage that slows the increase and, if current is decreasing, the magnetic energy in the coil opposes the decrease to keep the current flowing longer. In contrast to capacitors, inductors allow DC to pass easily but resist the flow of AC.
Inductance is a factor in which of the following?
batteries connected in serial |
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a DC circuit |
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an AC circuit |
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determining energy stored by a capacitor |
Inductance is a property of an AC circuit (or a component in an AC circuit) that quantifies resistance to changes in current. The current in an AC circuit is continuously changing and inductive reactance (the opposition to change) depends both on the inductance of the circuit or component and the rate at which the current is changing.