Flashcard on Sine Waves and Aircraft Systems

Front

The relationship between two sine waves is defined as

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phase relationship

Front

Concerning weather radar systems, what color is reserved to depict intense or extreme precipitation or turbulence?

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Magenta

Front

Which is not a factor affecting resistance?

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Number of turns

Front

Large aircraft may incorporate radio altimeter information into a ground proximity warning system known as

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GPWS

Front

The primary effect of a coil is its property to oppose any change in current through it. This property is called

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inductance

Front

Why is the Long Range Aid to Navigation System (LORAN) no longer available in the United States?

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The accuracy and proliferation of GPS navigation systems, and redundancy.

Front

What is used as a backup AC power source on aircraft that employ an AC alternator?

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inverter

Front

Which type of generator is never employed as an airplane generator?

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Series

Front

The two most generally used conductors are: copper and silver, copper and aluminum, silver and aluminum.

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copper and aluminum

Front

When using the double cord lacing method on wire bundles 1 inch in diameter or larger, the starting knot should be a

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bowline-on-a-bight