AVTE 116 Midterm Exam

What is the value of the voltage drop between X and Y?

• 6V

• 6Ω

• 10V

• 12V

Which statement is correct about the difference between a capacitor and a battery?

• A capacitor can charge and discharge instantly

• A capacitor always has a larger capacity than a battery

• A battery always has a larger capacity than a capacitor

• A battery can charge and discharge faster than a capacitor

There is more than one path for the electrons to follow from the source, through part of the load, back to the source.

• Parallel circuit

• Electrical wire

• Series circuit

Which statement is most correct when it comes to gauge of the conductor?

• In a standard wire, the larger the no. represents the smaller wires.

• In a standard wire, the larger the no. represents the larger wires.

• In a standard wire, the larger the no. represents the longer wires.

• In a standard wire, the larger the no. represents the shorter wires

These are primary sources of electrical power found on most aircraft delivering direct current.

• Motors

• Engines

• Generators

• Battery

A taxi light has a resistance of 4.9 Ω and a total current of 2.85 amps. Calculate the system voltage.

• 14 volts

• 140 volts

• 0.17volts

• 1.72volts

A 28-volt deice boot circuit has a current of 6.5 amps. Calculate the resistance of the deice boot.

• 4.31V

• 4.31Ω

• 4.31A

• 4.31W

Which statement is most correct?

• The larger the wire cross-section the lower the resistance

• The larger the wire cross-section the larger the resistance

• The longer the wire the smaller the resistance

• The longer the wire the larger the conductance

Which statement is most correct about electric charges?

• Same charges attract, and opposite charges repel each other

• Charges do not apply any force on each other

• Static charges are charges in motion through a conductor wire

• Same charges repel, and opposite charges attract each other

Which statement is most correct about KVL?

• The sum of all voltages in any closed loop is zero.

• The sum and difference of all voltage drops and sources is equal to zero

• The total of all currents is always zero

• The KVL and KCL must be used in every circuit