Alternating current - Quiz
Alternating current
  • 1. How does alternating current differ from direct current?
A) It stays at a fixed magnitude at all times.
B) It requires no voltage to function.
C) It flows only in one constant direction.
D) It periodically reverses direction and changes magnitude.
  • 2. What is the typical waveform of alternating current in power circuits?
A) Sawtooth wave
B) Triangular wave
C) Sine wave
D) Square wave
  • 3. Why is alternating current used for power distribution?
A) It does not require any wires for transmission.
B) It is safer to touch than direct current.
C) Its voltage can be increased or decreased with a transformer.
D) It travels faster than direct current.
  • 4. According to the formula Pw = I2R, how is power loss affected if current is halved?
A) It increases by a factor of four.
B) It remains the same.
C) It is reduced by a factor of four.
D) It is reduced by half.
  • 5. What happens to energy loss when transmission voltage is increased?
A) Energy loss due to heat is reduced.
B) Energy loss becomes zero instantly.
C) Energy loss remains constant.
D) Energy loss due to heat is increased.
  • 6. In a three-phase generator, what is the physical offset between the three coils?
A) 90 degrees
B) 180 degrees
C) 120 degrees
D) 60 degrees
  • 7. What is the benefit of a 12-pole generator compared to a 2-pole generator?
A) It generates less voltage.
B) It can operate at lower rotational speeds.
C) It uses more electricity.
D) It produces a higher frequency.
  • 8. What is the purpose of the bond or earth wire?
A) To convert AC to DC power.
B) To balance the three-phase load.
C) To increase the power output of the device.
D) To provide a low impedance path to ground for safety.
  • 9. What is the primary reason high-voltage DC was not used in early power systems?
A) It only worked for very short distances.
B) It was too dangerous to transport.
C) Lack of an economically viable way to step down voltage.
D) It was incompatible with copper wire.
  • 10. What can cause neutral conductor current to exceed phase current levels?
A) Perfectly balanced three-phase loads.
B) Using only resistive loads.
C) Non-linear loads and harmonics.
D) Using standard incandescent bulbs.
  • 11. What is the common voltage range for domestic use mentioned in the text?
A) 100 V – 240 V
B) 500 V – 1000 V
C) 50 V – 100 V
D) 10 V – 50 V
  • 12. What does a guitar amplifier use that differs from standard power AC?
A) Higher constant voltages.
B) Lower frequencies than power distribution.
C) Only direct current.
D) Different waveforms like square or triangular waves.
  • 13. What happens if a three-phase load is perfectly balanced?
A) The generator stops working.
B) The neutral current doubles.
C) The voltage becomes unstable.
D) No current flows through the neutral point.
  • 14. What is the advantage of using a center-tapped transformer on UK construction sites?
A) It eliminates the need for grounding.
B) It reduces the risk of electric shock.
C) It allows for higher current transmission.
D) It increases the frequency of the tools.
  • 15. What is a full period of a sine wave called?
A) A harmonic
B) A bond
C) A phase
D) A cycle
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