AC/DC Blackboard Quizzes for me :]

What is the force that causes electrons to move?

Voltage

The current that flows into a node in a parallel circuit is _____ the current flowing out of that same node.

the same as

Fuses and circuit breakers are rated in what 2 things?

Amps and Voltage

The measure of energy consumed by a circuit is called _____.

Power

When you add resistance to a parallel circuit, does current go up, down, or stay the same?

Down

Electromagnetic devices are measured in what?

Henrys

Inductive reactance is measured in what?

Ohms

Can this capacitor be used in only AC or DC circuits?

DC

What component can be added to a light fixture to provide a high starting voltage to the bulb?

Inductor

If there is an open branch in a parallel circuit, will the rest of the circuit have an increased or reduced total current?

Reduced

Will a short in a series circuit always result in excessive current flow?

No, because current stays the same in a series circuit.

What is the part of a pushbutton that is activated when the operator is pressed?

Contact Block

How many watts in a horsepower?

746 watts

If there is no service factor listed on a motor, what should you do?

Assume it is 1

Current flowing into a load will be _____ the current flowing out of the load.

equal to

Are relay contacts an input or output?

Input

If a series circuit has an open, what would the total resistance read?

Infinite/OL

What is this symbol?

DPST single break switch

What is this symbol?

DPST double break switch

What setting would you use on a meter to find a short?

Ohms

If a capacitor is in an AC circuit, and the frequency increases, capacitive reactance _____.

Decreases