Electrical Flashcards
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What does a multimeter set to the ohms range measure?
Answer: Resistance
The ohms setting measures resistance in a component or circuit.
Three 6-ohm resistors are connected in series. What is the total resistance?
Answer: 18 ohms
Series resistances add, so 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 ohms.
Which color is typically used for the equipment grounding conductor in US wiring?
Answer: Green
Green or bare wire is the standard US equipment grounding conductor.
What component stores energy in an electric field?
Answer: Capacitor
A capacitor stores energy in the electric field between its plates.
A motor that fails to start but hums is most likely missing:
Answer: A starting capacitor or phase
A humming motor that won't start often lacks starting torque from a bad capacitor or lost phase.
What is the frequency of standard US residential AC power?
Answer: 60 Hz
Standard US residential power operates at 60 hertz.
Which instrument measures current without breaking the circuit?
Answer: Clamp meter
A clamp meter senses the magnetic field around a conductor to read current.