Chapter 36 Intro to Electrical

Tech A says an atom with more electrons than protons has an overall positive charge. Tech B says not all atoms can give up or accept electrons easily. Who is correct?

• Tech a

• Tech b

• Both

• Neither

What materials make a good insulator?

• Copper and aluminum

• Ceramic and plastic

• Both answers are correct

• Neither answers are correct

Tech A says a resistor is a component designed to extract energy from the current flow. Tech B says he uses a voltmeter to check for a voltage drop. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says you must have power supply for a simple circuit to work. Tech B says a switch will interrupt. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

True or False. Volts, amps, and ohms are the three basic units of electrical measurement.

• True

• False

Tech A says AC stands for alternating voltage. Tech B says DC is used in electric motors on most hybrid vehicles. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says a battery charger has to have a transformer and a rectifier to produce DC volts. Tech B says you can run an AC motor on DC volts. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says when you ground a circuit, you hook it back to the positive side of the battery. Tech B says some manufactures use the chassis as a return path to the battery. Who is correct?

• Tech a

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Continuity is:

• when the current flows to the ground

• not a complete circuit.

• a continuous circuit.

• where the current takes a shorter path.

Tech A says high resistance causes an increase in current flow. Tech B says a voltage drop is another name for high resistance. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither