Electrical Circuits: Master the Fundamentals of Electricity

Question 1

In electrical circuits, electromotive force (EMF) plays a vital role. Describe its significance and explain how it relates to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law.

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EMF is the voltage difference between two points in a circuit, causing current to flow.

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EMF is the resistance that opposes current flow in a circuit.

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EMF is unrelated to Kirchhoff's Voltage Law.

Question 2

In a series circuit, what characteristic applies to its components?

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The current flowing through each component is the same.

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The voltage across each component is the same.

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The total resistance is less than any individual component's resistance.

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Components can be independently turned on and off.

Question 3

In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is:

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Less than the resistance of any individual component.

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Greater than the resistance of any individual component.

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Equal to the sum of the resistances of all components.

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Dependent on the voltage applied to the circuit.

Question 4

Ohm's Law states that the voltage across a conductor is:

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Equal to the product of the current and resistance.

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Directly proportional to the current flowing through it.

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Inversely proportional to the resistance of the conductor.

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Dependent on the temperature of the conductor.

Question 5

Which tool is used to measure electrical current?

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Ohmmeter

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Wattmeter

Question 6

The formula for power dissipation in a circuit is:

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P = I^2R

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P = IV

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P = V^2/R

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P = V/I

Question 7

A capacitor stores energy in the form of:

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Electric field

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Magnetic field

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Electrochemical reaction

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Thermal energy

Question 8

Which material is used in semiconductors?

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Silicon

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 9

The primary purpose of a transformer is to:

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Change the voltage and current levels in a circuit

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Convert AC to DC

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Convert DC to AC

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Store electrical energy

Question 10

In a parallel circuit, which formula calculates the total resistance?

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1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2

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Req = R1 + R2

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Req = R1 - R2

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Req = R1 * R2

Question 11

In a series circuit, which of the following properties remains constant throughout the circuit?

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 12

When a resistor is added to a parallel circuit, what happens to the total resistance?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

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Depends on the value of the resistor

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of electrical circuit configuration?

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Radial

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Series

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Parallel

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Combination

Question 14

What is the formula for calculating the total resistance of a series circuit with two resistors?

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R_total = R1 + R2

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R_total = R1 - R2

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R_total = R1 * R2

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R_total = R1 / R2

Question 15

What is the formula for calculating the total current in a parallel circuit with two branches?

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I_total = I1 + I2

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I_total = I1 - I2

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I_total = I1 * I2

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I_total = I1 / I2

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of a circuit breaker in an electrical system?

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To protect the circuit from overcurrent

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To regulate voltage levels

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To store electrical energy

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To isolate faulty components

Question 17

In Thevenin's Theorem, which circuit element represents the resistance of the original circuit?

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Thevenin resistance

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Thevenin voltage

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Norton resistance

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Norton current

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of electrical circuit configuration?

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Circular

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Series

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Parallel

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Combination

Question 19

In a series circuit, the ________ of all components is equal.

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Current

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Voltage

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Power

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Resistance

Question 20

Which of the following is not a property of a parallel circuit?

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Total resistance increases with added branches

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Current divides among branches

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Voltage across branches is identical

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Equivalent resistance is less than any individual resistor

Question 21

When resistors with different resistances are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is:

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Less than any individual resistor

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Greater than any individual resistor

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Equal to the sum of the individual resistances

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Equal to the average of the individual resistances

Question 22

A combination circuit consists of resistors connected in:

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Both series and parallel

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Series only

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Parallel only

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Series, parallel, and any other configuration

Question 23

Which instrument measures electrical current?

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Ohmmeter

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Multimeter

Question 24

The unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

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Ohm

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Ampere

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Volt

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Watt

Question 25

According to Kirchhoff's Current Law, the total current flowing into a junction:

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Is equal to the current flowing out

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Is greater than the current flowing out

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Is less than the current flowing out

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Is always zero

Question 26

In a circuit with a single voltage source and multiple resistors, the power consumed by each resistor is:

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Directly proportional to the square of the current flowing through it

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Equal to the total power provided by the voltage source

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Inversely proportional to the resistance

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Independent of the voltage and current in the circuit

Question 27

In a series circuit, the current through each resistor is:

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Equal to the total current

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Greater than the total current

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Less than the total current

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Zero

Question 28

In a combination circuit, the equivalent resistance is:

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Equal to the sum of the resistances of all components in series

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Always greater than the resistance of any individual component

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Always less than the resistance of any individual component

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Impossible to determine without specific component values

Question 29

A voltmeter is used to measure:

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Voltage

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Current

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Resistance

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Power

Question 30

What is the unit of electrical energy?

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Joule

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

Question 31

A 100-watt light bulb is connected to a 120-volt power source. The current flowing through the bulb is approximately:

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0.83 amps

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0.5 amps

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1.2 amps

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10 amps

Question 32

Which type of circuit allows current to flow through multiple paths?

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Parallel circuit

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Series circuit

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Combination circuit

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Open circuit

Question 33

The total resistance of a circuit can be decreased by:

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Adding resistors in parallel

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Adding resistors in series

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Decreasing the voltage

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Increasing the current

Question 34

In a series circuit, the current through each component is:

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Equal to the current through the circuit

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Greater than the current through the circuit

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Less than the current through the circuit

Question 35

In a series-parallel circuit, the total resistance is:

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Equal to the sum of the resistances in each branch

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Less than the sum of the resistances in each branch

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Greater than the sum of the resistances in each branch

Question 36

Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor is:

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Directly proportional to the voltage across it

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Inversely proportional to the voltage across it

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Equal to the voltage across it

Question 37

A capacitor stores energy in the form of:

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Electric field

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Magnetic field

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Gravitational field

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a type of inductance?

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Capacitance

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Self-inductance

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Mutual inductance

Question 39

The unit of inductance is:

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Henry

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Farad

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Ohm

Question 40

In a circuit with constant resistance, how does the power dissipated change as the current flowing through it changes?

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Power increases as current increases.

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Power decreases as current increases.

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Power remains the same regardless of current.

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Power increases exponentially as current increases.

Question 41

How do electrical circuits contribute to home automation systems?

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Circuits enable communication between devices and the central controller for automated functions.

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Circuits have no role in home automation.

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Circuits only control lighting in home automation.

Question 42

Explain the process of charging and discharging a capacitor. Describe the changes in voltage, current, and stored energy during each stage.

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During charging, the capacitor's voltage increases while the current decreases, and energy is stored on the capacitor plates.

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During discharging, the capacitor's voltage decreases while the current increases, and the stored energy is released.

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During charging, the capacitor's current remains constant while the voltage increases, and energy is stored.

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During discharging, the capacitor's voltage increases while the current decreases, and energy is stored.

Question 43

In a series circuit, the combined resistance is calculated by:

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Adding the individual resistances

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Dividing the individual resistances

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Subtracting the individual resistances

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Multiplying the individual resistances

Question 44

Which formula accurately represents the total resistance in a parallel circuit?

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1/Total Resistance = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn

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Total Resistance = R1 / R2 / ... / Rn

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Total Resistance = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn

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Total Resistance = R1 x R2 x ... x Rn

Question 45

Adding a resistor in parallel to an existing circuit will result in:

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A decrease in the overall resistance

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An increase in the overall resistance

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No change in the overall resistance

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A reversal in the direction of current flow

Question 46

Which type of circuit configuration provides multiple paths for current to flow?

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Parallel Circuit

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Short Circuit

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Combination Circuit

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Series Circuit

Question 47

In a combination circuit, the total current flowing through the circuit is:

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Equal to the sum of the currents through each individual branch

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Equal to the current through the largest branch

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Zero

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Equal to the current through the smallest branch

Question 48

Which instrument is used to measure current in a circuit?

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Ohmmeter

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Capacitance meter

Question 49

The primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit is to:

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Protect the circuit from damage caused by excessive current

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Store energy

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Filter out noise

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Regulate voltage

Question 50

Which factors influence the resistance of a wire?

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Length, cross-sectional area, and material composition

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Voltage, current, and temperature

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Frequency, amplitude, and phase

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Capacitance, inductance, and resistance

Question 51

What is the fundamental difference between AC and DC circuits?

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AC reverses direction periodically, while DC flows in a constant direction

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AC is used for digital signals, while DC is used for analog signals

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DC is used in batteries, while AC is used in power lines

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AC has higher voltage than DC