Physics and Engineering Quiz: Heat, Thermodynamics, and Instruments
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Physics and Engineering Quiz: Heat, Thermodynamics, and Instruments

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What is the unit of measurement for the rate of flow of electrons in a conductor?

Amperes

What is the accidental path of low resistance that allows an abnormal amount of current to flow called?

Short circuit

In an electric circuit, what device measures pressure and converts it into an electrical signal?

Transducer

What material is widely used as an electric cable due to its good conductivity?

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

Which electrical property will remain the same across each component in a series circuit?

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

What instrument can be used to test the insulation efficiency of electric devices and wiring?

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

What does a capacitor placed across motor terminals help improve?

<p>Power factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is used to express the inductive reactance of an AC circuit?

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

What is the name of the electric device that automatically breaks the current if an excessive current is drawn by the motor?

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

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