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What is the resistance of a circuit that has a voltage of 10 V and a current of 5 A?
What is the resistance of a circuit that has a voltage of 10 V and a current of 5 A?
- 20 Ω
- 15 Ω
- 2 Ω (correct)
- 50 Ω
The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the ____.
The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the ____.
sum of all the resistances in the circuit
The total current in a parallel circuit is ____.
The total current in a parallel circuit is ____.
the sum of the currents through the individual paths
The rate of doing work is called ____.
The rate of doing work is called ____.
One kilowatt is equal to ____.
One kilowatt is equal to ____.
Which of the following equations is used to solve for electric power?
Which of the following equations is used to solve for electric power?
What is the power in a circuit that has a current of 10 A and a resistance of 10Ω?
What is the power in a circuit that has a current of 10 A and a resistance of 10Ω?
The voltage induced in each turn of the secondary coil of a transformer is ____.
The voltage induced in each turn of the secondary coil of a transformer is ____.
The load rating of a transformer is stated in ____.
The load rating of a transformer is stated in ____.
An AC induction motor consists of a stationary part called the ____ and a rotating part called the ____.
An AC induction motor consists of a stationary part called the ____ and a rotating part called the ____.
What is the synchronous speed of a three-phase motor that has six poles and is operated on a 60-Hz alternating current?
What is the synchronous speed of a three-phase motor that has six poles and is operated on a 60-Hz alternating current?
How does the power factor of an inductive motor affect efficiency?
How does the power factor of an inductive motor affect efficiency?
Which of the following single-phase AC motors does not have a start winding?
Which of the following single-phase AC motors does not have a start winding?
A centrifugal switch opens the start winding circuit when a capacitor-start motor reaches approximately ____% of its full speed.
A centrifugal switch opens the start winding circuit when a capacitor-start motor reaches approximately ____% of its full speed.
A run capacitor is always connected to the ____ and ____ terminals.
A run capacitor is always connected to the ____ and ____ terminals.
Terminal No. 1 on all potential relays is always connected to the ____.
Terminal No. 1 on all potential relays is always connected to the ____.
The coil of a voltage relay is between terminal ____ and terminal ____ of the relay.
The coil of a voltage relay is between terminal ____ and terminal ____ of the relay.
What type of AC motor has the highest starting torque and the greatest efficiency?
What type of AC motor has the highest starting torque and the greatest efficiency?
How many terminals does a dual-voltage three-phase motor have?
How many terminals does a dual-voltage three-phase motor have?
The primary function of any wiring diagram is to ____.
The primary function of any wiring diagram is to ____.
How many functions is an individual circuit in a control system designed to control?
How many functions is an individual circuit in a control system designed to control?
The ability to utilize all types of communication skills is ____ to the HVACR technician.
The ability to utilize all types of communication skills is ____ to the HVACR technician.
It is important to be ____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and customers will know what work you completed on the job.
It is important to be ____ in filling out service orders so that office staff, other technicians, and customers will know what work you completed on the job.
When explaining to a customer that you have adjusted the system charge, which of the following terms is most appropriate?
When explaining to a customer that you have adjusted the system charge, which of the following terms is most appropriate?
Listening carefully to what a customer is telling you ____.
Listening carefully to what a customer is telling you ____.
When you arrive at a service call and meet the customer, you should ____.
When you arrive at a service call and meet the customer, you should ____.
What is the volume of a room that measures 10 ft by 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling?
What is the volume of a room that measures 10 ft by 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling?
What is the CFM requirement for an 1,800-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are needed?
What is the CFM requirement for an 1,800-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are needed?
What is the CFM requirement for an 2,400-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are needed?
What is the CFM requirement for an 2,400-ft2 house with 8-ft ceilings, if five air changes per hour are needed?
What is the cross-sectional area of a 10-in round metal duct?
What is the cross-sectional area of a 10-in round metal duct?
How fast does air with a velocity pressure of 0.20 in.w.g. move through a round duct?
How fast does air with a velocity pressure of 0.20 in.w.g. move through a round duct?
How fast does air with a velocity pressure of 0.20 in w.g. move through a square duct?
How fast does air with a velocity pressure of 0.20 in w.g. move through a square duct?
Customers depend on you to be ____.
Customers depend on you to be ____.
Before leaving a service call, you should be sure to ____.
Before leaving a service call, you should be sure to ____.
What is the advantage of using a tube cutter to cut copper pipe?
What is the advantage of using a tube cutter to cut copper pipe?
Spring-type benders may be used on ____.
Spring-type benders may be used on ____.
A flaring tool is used to ____.
A flaring tool is used to ____.
A swaging tool is used to ____.
A swaging tool is used to ____.
What is one of the advantages of a glass-stem thermometer?
What is one of the advantages of a glass-stem thermometer?
In discussing human comfort, the temperature most commonly referred to is ____.
In discussing human comfort, the temperature most commonly referred to is ____.
A sling psychrometer uses two glass-stem thermometers. One measures dry-bulb, and the other measures ____.
A sling psychrometer uses two glass-stem thermometers. One measures dry-bulb, and the other measures ____.
A standard refrigeration manifold uses what type of element to measure pressure?
A standard refrigeration manifold uses what type of element to measure pressure?
What is the pressure range of a standard compound gauge on a refrigerant manifold?
What is the pressure range of a standard compound gauge on a refrigerant manifold?
What is the best tool for removing moisture and non-condensibles from a system before adding refrigerant?
What is the best tool for removing moisture and non-condensibles from a system before adding refrigerant?
A vacuum gauge reads pressure in ____.
A vacuum gauge reads pressure in ____.
Which of the following is not a method of leak detection?
Which of the following is not a method of leak detection?
To prevent the release of refrigerant to the atmosphere while removing it from a system, what type of equipment must be used?
To prevent the release of refrigerant to the atmosphere while removing it from a system, what type of equipment must be used?
An anemometer uses a small fan blade to measure ____.
An anemometer uses a small fan blade to measure ____.
What is one of the advantages of using silver brazing rods for copper-to-copper joints?
What is one of the advantages of using silver brazing rods for copper-to-copper joints?
"Housekeeping" includes ____.
"Housekeeping" includes ____.
What type of eye protection should you wear when drilling overhead?
What type of eye protection should you wear when drilling overhead?
What agency regulates cylinders and chemicals transported in a service vehicle?
What agency regulates cylinders and chemicals transported in a service vehicle?
Material safety data sheets ____.
Material safety data sheets ____.
When should oxygen be used in a refrigeration system?
When should oxygen be used in a refrigeration system?
Which of the following classifications of fire extinguishers should be used for electrical fires?
Which of the following classifications of fire extinguishers should be used for electrical fires?
Which of the following categories could be considered a hazardous atmosphere in a confined space?
Which of the following categories could be considered a hazardous atmosphere in a confined space?
Which of the following best describes an asphyxiating atmosphere?
Which of the following best describes an asphyxiating atmosphere?
If a ladder is placed against a wall that is 20 ft tall, what is the proper distance away from the wall for the base of the ladder?
If a ladder is placed against a wall that is 20 ft tall, what is the proper distance away from the wall for the base of the ladder?
When using a ladder, you should always ____.
When using a ladder, you should always ____.
What is one of the most important safety precautions that you can take when working on electrical equipment?
What is one of the most important safety precautions that you can take when working on electrical equipment?
When does a ground fault circuit interrupter open an electric circuit?
When does a ground fault circuit interrupter open an electric circuit?
Proper lockout/tagout procedures state that locks placed on a lockout device may be removed ____.
Proper lockout/tagout procedures state that locks placed on a lockout device may be removed ____.
A natural cooling process produced by moisture on the skin changing to low-pressure steam is called ____.
A natural cooling process produced by moisture on the skin changing to low-pressure steam is called ____.
During the heating season, human comfort can be enhanced without changing the temperature of the air by ____.
During the heating season, human comfort can be enhanced without changing the temperature of the air by ____.
During the cooling season, dampers on bypass humidifiers should be ____.
During the cooling season, dampers on bypass humidifiers should be ____.
All matter can exist as a ____.
All matter can exist as a ____.
Stored energy is called ____ energy.
Stored energy is called ____ energy.
Heat that you can feel and measure directly with a thermometer is called ____ heat.
Heat that you can feel and measure directly with a thermometer is called ____ heat.
The heat energy change associated with a phase (state) change is called ____ heat.
The heat energy change associated with a phase (state) change is called ____ heat.
The amount of heat (Btu) needed to raise the temperature of 1 lb of a substance 1°F is called the ____ heat of the substance.
The amount of heat (Btu) needed to raise the temperature of 1 lb of a substance 1°F is called the ____ heat of the substance.
The latent heat of fusion is the amount of energy required to change 1 lb of a substance from the ____ phase to the ____ phase without changing its temperature.
The latent heat of fusion is the amount of energy required to change 1 lb of a substance from the ____ phase to the ____ phase without changing its temperature.
At 32°F, 1 lb of ice can be changed to 1 lb of water by adding ____ Btu.
At 32°F, 1 lb of ice can be changed to 1 lb of water by adding ____ Btu.
At 212°F, 1 lb of water can be changed to 1 lb of steam by adding ____ Btu.
At 212°F, 1 lb of water can be changed to 1 lb of steam by adding ____ Btu.
When liquid and vapor phases of a substance exist together, and no more liquid can vaporize without more energy being added, the vapor is said to be ____.
When liquid and vapor phases of a substance exist together, and no more liquid can vaporize without more energy being added, the vapor is said to be ____.
When a vapor is heated to a temperature higher than its saturation point, both the added heat and the temperature above saturation are called ____.
When a vapor is heated to a temperature higher than its saturation point, both the added heat and the temperature above saturation are called ____.
The process of molecules escaping from the surface of a liquid is called ____.
The process of molecules escaping from the surface of a liquid is called ____.
The process of a solid turning directly into a vapor without going through the liquid state is called ____.
The process of a solid turning directly into a vapor without going through the liquid state is called ____.
The continuous movement of molecules within a liquid or gas is called ____ energy.
The continuous movement of molecules within a liquid or gas is called ____ energy.
Enthalpy includes both ____ and ____ heat energy.
Enthalpy includes both ____ and ____ heat energy.
The measurement of the force that gravity exerts is called ____.
The measurement of the force that gravity exerts is called ____.
The amount of matter in a substance is called ____.
The amount of matter in a substance is called ____.
Weight per unit volume or mass per unit of volume is called ____.
Weight per unit volume or mass per unit of volume is called ____.
Volume per unit of mass or weight is called ____.
Volume per unit of mass or weight is called ____.
Under standard conditions, air weighs approximately ____ lb/ft3.
Under standard conditions, air weighs approximately ____ lb/ft3.
Solve to find the Fahrenheit temperature corresponding to 30°C.
Solve to find the Fahrenheit temperature corresponding to 30°C.
Solve to find the Fahrenheit temperature corresponding to 20°C.
Solve to find the Fahrenheit temperature corresponding to 20°C.
Solve to find the Celsius temperature corresponding to 80°F.
Solve to find the Celsius temperature corresponding to 80°F.
Solve to find the Celsius temperature corresponding to 60°F.
Solve to find the Celsius temperature corresponding to 60°F.
If the absolute temperature of a gas is doubled, under constant pressure the volume will be ____.
If the absolute temperature of a gas is doubled, under constant pressure the volume will be ____.
What is the new volume of 1 ft3 of air at 0°F when heated to 100°F?
What is the new volume of 1 ft3 of air at 0°F when heated to 100°F?
If gauge pressure reads 30 psi, what is the corresponding absolute pressure?
If gauge pressure reads 30 psi, what is the corresponding absolute pressure?
The law that applies to the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases or vapors is called ____ Law.
The law that applies to the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases or vapors is called ____ Law.
A coulomb is a charge of ____ electrons.
A coulomb is a charge of ____ electrons.
An ampere is a measurement of ____.
An ampere is a measurement of ____.
Voltage is best described as the ____.
Voltage is best described as the ____.
Current in a circuit is limited by ____.
Current in a circuit is limited by ____.
A substance that permits the free movement of electrons is called a(n) ____.
A substance that permits the free movement of electrons is called a(n) ____.
Which of the following conductors would have the least resistance?
Which of the following conductors would have the least resistance?
If the voltage in a circuit is doubled and the resistance remains the same, the current will ____.
If the voltage in a circuit is doubled and the resistance remains the same, the current will ____.
What is the voltage of a circuit if the resistance is 5Ω and the current is 5 A?
What is the voltage of a circuit if the resistance is 5Ω and the current is 5 A?
Study Notes
Communication Skills in HVACR
- Effective communication is essential for HVACR technicians to convey information to customers and colleagues.
- Clear, complete, and concise communication fills service orders, enhancing understanding among staff and clients.
Technical Terminology
- Use the term "Refrigerant" when discussing system charges; avoid colloquial terms like "Freon" or "juice."
Customer Interaction
- Actively listen to customers as it aids in diagnosing issues.
- Prioritize listening before asking questions when meeting customers at service calls.
Calculating Volume and Airflow
- Volume for a room measuring 10 ft by 20 ft with an 8-ft ceiling is 1,600 ft³.
- CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) requirements can be calculated for homes based on area and air changes per hour.
Duct and Air Velocity Calculations
- The cross-sectional area of a 10-in round metal duct is 79 in².
- Air velocity in ducts can be calculated using the formula: Velocity = 4005 x √(velocity pressure).
Customer Service Attributes
- Technicians must be honest, loyal, and patient to build trust with customers.
- Importance of demonstrating system operations and maintenance procedures before leaving a service call.
Tools and Equipment
- Tube cutters provide clean cuts without metal shavings, suitable for both hard and soft drawn copper.
- A variety of tools like flaring and swaging tools are essential for specific tasks in tubing and piping.
Safety and Equipment Handling
- Goggles are necessary for eye protection when drilling overhead.
- Use recovery machines to avoid releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere during equipment maintenance.
Pressure and Temperature Measurements
- Standard refrigeration manifold gauges operate from 30 in.Hg to 350 psig.
- Use vacuum gauges to measure pressure in microns when purging systems.
Human Comfort Processes
- Understanding dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures are critical for discussing human comfort.
- Humidity levels are important in maintaining comfort; adding moisture enhances comfort during heating seasons.
Fire Safety Guidelines
- Fire extinguishers are classified by types, with Class C specifically for electrical fires.
- Understanding hazardous atmospheres and safety protocols prior to confined space work is crucial.
Electrical Concepts
- Voltage, current, and resistance are foundational concepts in electrical work, following Ohm's Law (V = I × R).
- Power calculations can be achieved using multiple formulas (e.g., P = VI, P = I²R).
Thermal and Material Properties
- Understanding latent vs. sensible heat is essential for HVAC calculations and applications.
- The latent heat of fusion and vaporization are important for evaluating thermal energy in HVAC systems.
Matter and Energy
- All matter exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas; understanding this is fundamental in HVAC and refrigerant management.
- Density and specific volume are significant in assessing material characteristics, particularly in air handling and refrigeration contexts.
Temperature Conversion
- Familiarize with conversions between Celsius and Fahrenheit, key for various HVAC applications.
Gaseous Behavior
- The relationship between temperature, volume, and pressure in gases follows Charles’s Law; understanding this is vital for system efficiency calculations.
Advanced Electrical Concepts
- Familiarity with terms like coulomb and ampere aids in understanding electric charge and flow.
- Technologies involving inductors, transformers, and electrical circuits necessitate a sound understanding of basic electrical principles.### Transformer Basics
- The ratio of turns between the primary and secondary coils determines the transformer’s voltage conversion.
Transformer Load Rating
- Load rating of a transformer is expressed in volt-amperes (VA).
AC Induction Motor
- An AC induction motor has two main parts:
- Stator: the stationary part
- Rotor: the rotating part.
Synchronous Speed
- For a three-phase motor with six poles operating on a 60-Hz AC source, the synchronous speed is 1,200 RPM.
Power Factor
- The power factor of an inductive motor directly influences its efficiency:
- A lower power factor indicates reduced operational efficiency.
Single-Phase AC Motors
- The shaded-pole motor is a type of single-phase AC motor that does not have a start winding.
Centrifugal Switch in Motors
- In capacitor-start motors, a centrifugal switch opens the starting winding circuit at approximately 75 to 80% of full speed.
Run Capacitors
- A run capacitor is permanently connected to both the start and run terminals within a motor.
Potential Relays
- In potential relays, terminal No. 1 is permanently linked to the start capacitor, while terminal No. 2 connects to the start winding of the motor.
Voltage Relay Coil Terminals
- The coil of a voltage relay is positioned between terminal 2 and terminal 5 of the relay.
Motor Types
- The three-phase motor exhibits the highest starting torque and efficiency compared to other AC motors.
Dual-Voltage Motors
- A dual-voltage three-phase motor features a total of nine terminals.
Wiring Diagrams
- The primary purpose of a wiring diagram is to assist technicians in identifying and troubleshooting problems efficiently.
Control System Circuits
- Each circuit within a control system is designed to regulate one specific function.
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