What Is Electrical Engineering?

The video provides an overview of electrical engineering, covering subdisciplines like RF, power, control systems, instrumentation, and signal processing. It outlines a typical electrical engineering curriculum, including courses on circuit analysis, digital design, and electromagnetism. The video also discusses the applications of electrical engineering in various fields and emphasizes the broad nature of the discipline.

Which of the following is NOT a subdiscipline of electrical engineering?

• RF Communications

• Circuit Design

• Chemical Engineering

• Signal Processing

What is a common misconception about electrical engineering?

• It involves signal processing.

• It involves designing circuit boards.

• It is the same as being an electrician.

• It includes power systems engineering.

Which class is typically NOT part of an electrical engineering curriculum?

• Circuit Analysis

• Digital Design

• Power Engineering

• Organic Chemistry

What is the primary focus of circuit analysis classes?

• Developing software applications

• Studying electromagnetic waves

• Analyzing voltage and current in circuits

• Designing wireless communication systems

In circuit analysis, what is a resistor analogous to in a water flow system?

• A valve

• A pipe

• A pump

• A tank

What mathematical concept is essential for analyzing signals in electrical engineering?

• Newton's Laws

• Fourier Transform

• Pythagorean Theorem

• Binomial Theorem

What is the main difference between AM and FM radio signals?

• FM signals have varying amplitude.

• AM signals have varying amplitude.

• FM signals have constant amplitude.

• AM signals have constant frequency.

What creates an electromagnetic wave in electromagnetism?

• A stationary charge

• A static electric field

• A changing magnetic field

• A constant voltage source

What is the primary function of a transistor in a circuit?

• To amplify signals

• To convert AC to DC

• To store energy

• To act as a switch

In power systems, what is typically analyzed in a power class?

• Digital circuits

• Electric motors and generators

• Wireless communication protocols

• Signal processing algorithms