American Wire Gauge

What is the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system used for?

• Measuring the diameter of electrical wires

• Determining the length of electrical wires

• Calculating the resistance of electrical wires

• Assessing the color of electrical wires

In the American Wire Gauge system, what happens to the wire diameter as the gauge number increases?

• The diameter increases

• The diameter decreases

• The diameter remains constant

• The diameter doubles

Which of the following is a characteristic of a wire with a low AWG number?

• Thicker diameter

• Higher resistance

• Lower current capacity

• Thinner diameter

What is the relationship between AWG and the cross-sectional area of a wire?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• No relationship

• Exponentially proportional

If a wire has an AWG of 10, which of the following is true?

• It has a larger diameter than a wire with AWG 12

• It has a smaller diameter than a wire with AWG 8

• It has the same diameter as a wire with AWG 10

• It has a larger diameter than a wire with AWG 8

What is the primary material used in wires measured by the AWG system?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Iron

• Steel

How does the resistance of a wire change with increasing AWG number?

• Resistance increases

• Resistance decreases

• Resistance remains constant

• Resistance doubles

Which AWG number would be suitable for high-power applications?

• 4 AWG

• 20 AWG

• 30 AWG

• 40 AWG

What is the typical use of a 24 AWG wire?

• Telecommunications

• High-power transmission

• Automotive wiring

• Heavy machinery

In the AWG system, what is the diameter of a 0 AWG wire approximately?

• 8.25 mm

• 5.19 mm

• 10.40 mm

• 2.05 mm