Electrical Energy Conversion Quiz
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Which material would be most suitable as a low-resistance ground conductor due to its large cross-sectional area?

  • Nichrome
  • Cast-iron (correct)
  • Copper
  • Steel

Which of the following materials has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance?

  • Gold (correct)
  • Silicon
  • Nichrome
  • Aluminum

What type of material would have a negative temperature coefficient of resistance?

  • Copper
  • Silicon (correct)
  • Nichrome
  • Silver

What is the function of a thermistor in an electronic device?

<p>Decrease resistance with temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material would be most suitable for heating elements due to its composition of nickel and chromium?

<p>Nichrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the intensity of charge flow?

<p>Amperes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of materials allow charges to pass through them easily?

<p>Metals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of conductors in electrical energy conversion?

<p>Allow charges to pass through easily for conversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elements are non conductors in their natural state?

<p>Non-metals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of elements have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

<p>Metalloids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of elements do free electrons allow electricity to flow easily?

<p>Metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of materials are capable of behaving as either a conductor or an insulator under specific conditions?

<p>Metalloids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a conductor 100 m long and made of platinum has a resistance of 9.91 ohms, what would be the resistance of a conductor of the same diameter but 200 m long?

<p>19.82 ohms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material listed in Table 2 has the highest resistance per 100m length and 1 mm² cross-sectional area?

<p>Nichrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is silver used in relay contacts and printed circuit boards despite its rapid oxidation and high cost?

<p>Due to its fair resistance to corrosion and low resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is suitable for wiring due to its low resistance, low cost, fair resistance to corrosion, and good flexibility?

<p>Copper (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is gold often used to plate contacts and connectors even though it has higher resistance than copper?

<p>Because gold does not readily oxidize and is very soft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material is practical for bulb elements due to its properties?

<p>Tungsten (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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