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What is the unit of frequency?
What is the unit of frequency?
- Hertz (Hz) (correct)
- Henry (H)
- Joule (J)
- Ohm (Ω)
What does the relationship $t = 1/f$ express?
What does the relationship $t = 1/f$ express?
- The relationship between current and resistance.
- The relationship between periodic time and frequency. (correct)
- The relationship between energy and power.
- The relationship between voltage and current.
Which type of current flows in one direction only?
Which type of current flows in one direction only?
- Pulsating current
- Alternating current (AC)
- Direct current (DC) (correct)
- Reactive current
What is the process called when an inductor induces a current in another nearby inductor?
What is the process called when an inductor induces a current in another nearby inductor?
What does Lenz's law state regarding induced current?
What does Lenz's law state regarding induced current?
What is the unit of inductance?
What is the unit of inductance?
Which factors determine the electrical characteristics of an inductor?
Which factors determine the electrical characteristics of an inductor?
What does Faraday's law indicate about induced electromotive force (emf)?
What does Faraday's law indicate about induced electromotive force (emf)?
What is the primary function of static dischargers or static wicks on an aircraft?
What is the primary function of static dischargers or static wicks on an aircraft?
Which materials are considered good conductors due to their high number of free electrons?
Which materials are considered good conductors due to their high number of free electrons?
What typically protects static-sensitive devices from stray static charges?
What typically protects static-sensitive devices from stray static charges?
What happens to an atom when electrons are transferred between two materials?
What happens to an atom when electrons are transferred between two materials?
In a stable atom, how do the numbers of protons and electrons relate?
In a stable atom, how do the numbers of protons and electrons relate?
What unit is commonly used to measure electrostatic charge for practical purposes?
What unit is commonly used to measure electrostatic charge for practical purposes?
What is a free electron in a conductive material?
What is a free electron in a conductive material?
What characteristic of materials makes them suitable as insulators?
What characteristic of materials makes them suitable as insulators?
What factors influence the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. in a conductor?
What factors influence the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. in a conductor?
What is the relationship between power and energy in an electrical system?
What is the relationship between power and energy in an electrical system?
What occurs when a conductor cuts through a magnetic field at right angles?
What occurs when a conductor cuts through a magnetic field at right angles?
Which of the following best describes ferromagnetic materials?
Which of the following best describes ferromagnetic materials?
In electromagnetic induction, what is required to generate electricity?
In electromagnetic induction, what is required to generate electricity?
What does the unit of energy, the joule (J), represent?
What does the unit of energy, the joule (J), represent?
When the angle between a conductor and magnetic field lines is 90°, what effect does it have on induced e.m.f.?
When the angle between a conductor and magnetic field lines is 90°, what effect does it have on induced e.m.f.?
How is the magnetic field of a conductor described?
How is the magnetic field of a conductor described?
What is the main difference between primary cells and secondary cells?
What is the main difference between primary cells and secondary cells?
What is essential to observe when removing and replacing aircraft batteries?
What is essential to observe when removing and replacing aircraft batteries?
How can the strength of an electric field be defined?
How can the strength of an electric field be defined?
What characterizes the interaction between charged bodies with the same polarity?
What characterizes the interaction between charged bodies with the same polarity?
What causes static electricity in insulators?
What causes static electricity in insulators?
What phenomenon is indicated by the electric field created between charged parallel metal plates?
What phenomenon is indicated by the electric field created between charged parallel metal plates?
What happens to static charges over time in insulating materials?
What happens to static charges over time in insulating materials?
What is the primary aim of managing static electricity on an aircraft?
What is the primary aim of managing static electricity on an aircraft?
What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?
What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?
According to Kirchhoff's voltage law, what is the relationship of potential drops in a closed network?
According to Kirchhoff's voltage law, what is the relationship of potential drops in a closed network?
What does Ohm's law state about the relationship between current and voltage in a conductor?
What does Ohm's law state about the relationship between current and voltage in a conductor?
In the formula $I = \frac{Q}{t}$, what does 'I' represent?
In the formula $I = \frac{Q}{t}$, what does 'I' represent?
What is the unit of resistance?
What is the unit of resistance?
What does the electromotive force (e.m.f.) create in a circuit?
What does the electromotive force (e.m.f.) create in a circuit?
If a steady current of 3A flows for two minutes, how much charge is transferred?
If a steady current of 3A flows for two minutes, how much charge is transferred?
Which statement describes the relationship between voltage and charge according to the formula $V = \frac{W}{Q}$?
Which statement describes the relationship between voltage and charge according to the formula $V = \frac{W}{Q}$?
Study Notes
Frequency and Periodic Time
- Frequency measures how many cycles of a waveform occur in one second, expressed in hertz (Hz).
- Periodic time (or period) is the duration of one complete cycle of the waveform.
- Relationship: t = 1/f or f = 1/t.
Alternating Current vs. Direct Current
- Direct current (DC) flows in one direction only, whereas alternating current (AC) reverses direction periodically.
- Waveforms graphically represent voltage or current variations in AC circuits.
Inductors
- Inductors store electrical energy in a magnetic field, utilized in chokes, filters, and selective circuits.
- The electrical properties of inductors depend on core material, coil turns, and physical dimensions.
Self-Inductance and Mutual Inductance
- Mutual inductance occurs when a changing current in one inductor induces a current in another close inductor.
- Self-inductance (L) refers to a back electromotive force generated by changes in current, measured in henries (H).
Faraday's and Lenz's Laws
- Faraday's law states that the induced electromotive force (emf) depends on how quickly the conductor cuts magnetic flux lines.
- Lenz's law indicates that the induced current opposes the change in magnetic flux that produces it.
Electromagnetic Induction
- The generated electromotive force (emf) relates to the conductor's length, magnetic field strength, and relative velocity.
- Electricity generation requires movement of a closed conductor within a magnetic field.
Electromagnetism and Inductors
- A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces are exerted; it surrounds a conductor carrying an electric current.
- Ferromagnetic materials (like iron, nickel, and cobalt) have strong magnetic properties and react significantly to external magnetic fields.
Power and Energy
- Power (P), measured in watts (W), is the rate of energy conversion, defined as P = W/t.
- Energy is the capacity to do work, measured in joules (J). It can be transformed between forms.
- Primary cells are non-rechargeable, while secondary cells can be recharged through reversible chemical reactions.
Direct Current Safety
- Follow Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) guidelines for isolating batteries before removal or replacement in aircraft.
Electric Field
- An electric field is the force region around a charged particle, defining the direction and magnitude of the force on other charges.
- Between two parallel plates, the electric field strength (E) depends on applied potential difference and plate distance.
Electrostatics and Capacitors
- Like charges repel, while opposite charges attract; static electricity can build from friction and may need to be dissipated in aircraft.
- Stray static charges can damage sensitive devices; proper ESD precautions include wrist straps and grounded packaging.
Electron Theory
- Charge value is expressed in coulombs. Conductors (e.g., copper, aluminum) have many free electrons that allow current flow.
- Electrons can be detached from atoms, creating positive or negative ions, which result in electrostatic effects.
Kirchhoff's Laws
- Kirchhoff's Current Law: Total current at a junction is zero.
- Kirchhoff's Voltage Law: The sum of potential drops in a closed circuit is zero.
Ohm's Law
- Current (I) is directly proportional to voltage (e.m.f.) and inversely proportional to resistance (R).
- The basic circuit includes a voltage source (battery) and a load (resistor).
Current, Voltage, and Resistance
- Current (I), measured in amperes (A), is the flow rate of charge (1 A = 1 coulomb/second).
- Voltage (V) is the electromotive force that drives current flow, defined as the energy per charge (1 V = 1 J/C).
- Resistance (R), measured in ohms (Ω), is the opposition to charge flow caused by collisions within the material.
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