Electrical Engineering Basics
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What is alternating current?

  • Current that flows in one direction only
  • Current that flows at a constant current
  • Current that reverses direction at regular intervals (correct)
  • Current that flows at a constant voltage
  • What is the purpose of a cogeneration power plant?

  • To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
  • To convert energy from moving water into electrical energy (correct)
  • To convert thermal energy into electrical energy
  • To convert chemical energy into electrical energy
  • What is the function of a conductor?

  • To decrease the voltage of a circuit
  • To permit electrons to flow through it easily (correct)
  • To resist the flow of electrons
  • To increase the resistance of a circuit
  • What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

    <p>Ohms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of wire used today?

    <p>Aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a semiconductor?

    <p>A material in which the electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and that of an insulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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