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SECTION A
Multiple Choice: Each item in this section has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D).
Read each item you are about to answer and decide then circle which choice is best.
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3. The direction of the induced current in a conductor moving in a magnetic field depends
upon the
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4. What is the time constant of an inductor in d.c. circuit with inductance of 5H and resistance of
100 ohms?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
0.005 seconds
0.050 seconds
0.500 seconds
5.000 seconds
5. When measuring voltage in a circuit where the approximate voltage value is not know,
always start with the
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
8. The direction of the induced current in a conductor moving at right angles in a magnetic
field can be determined by?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Ohm's law
Faraday's law
Fleming's left-hand rule
Right hand grip rule
radian
voltage variations in one revolution
number of cycles in one second
Completion of a set of specific changes
10. When a current flows in a coil, the magnetic polarity of the coil is determined by the
(A)
direction of winding of the coil
(B)
length of the coil
(C)
Direction of current flow through the coil
(D) Strength of the coil
11. Which of the following would occur when two metal bars, one of soft iron and the other
of steel, are magnetized and the magnetizing field is removed?
(A) Both the soft iron and the steel would retain their magnetism
(B) Both the soft iron and the steel would loose their magnetism
(C) The soft iron would retain its magnetism but steel would not
(D) The steel would retain its magnetism but the soft iron would not.
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19. The power dissipated by a 50 resistor which is connected to a 24V d.c. supply is
(A) 10.00w
(B) 11.52w
(C) 54.00w
(D) 360.00w
20. A variable resistor can be connected as a potentiometer and as a
(A) varactor
(B) rheostat
(C) fuse
(D) switch
21. The insulation used to separate the two plates in a capacitor is called a
(A) dielectric
(B) semiconductor
(C) control grid
(D) carbon separator
22. When a current flows in a coil, the magnetic polarity of the coil is determined by the
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
23. How many amperes of electric current are equivalent to 600 milliamperes?
(A) 0.06A
(B) 0.6A
(C) 6A
(D) 60A
24. Electrical generating utilities in the Caribbean distribute power at frequencies of
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
30 or 40Hz
50 or 60Hz
70 or 80Hz
90 or 100Hz
amount of current that can result in serious damage to the muscles of a persons body
changes in temperature of a persons body
Current passing through the chest region of the body
Reaction of the nerves to electric current
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
27. The colour bands on a resistor are red, orange, red. The coded value is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
0.23k
2.30k
23.00k
232k
28.
Which of the following would be true for any value of current flowing in the above circuit?
(A) V1 = V2
(B) V1 < V2
(C) V1 > V2
(D) V1 ~ V2
29.
SECTION B
SHORT ANSWER: Do all questions
1. A capacitance of 200F is connected to a 300V, 50Hz supply. Calculate the current
flowing in the capacitance.
(5 marks)
2. What current will flow in an inductance of 0.2H when connected across a 100V, 50Hz
supply?
(5 marks)
3. (a) A 80 F capacitor draws a current of 1.0A when 220V ac is connected across it.
Calculate:
(i) The frequency of the supply voltage
(5 marks)
(ii) The value of the resistance connected in series to reduce the current to 0.75A at
the same frequency
(7 marks)
4. (a)
(b)
(2 mark)
(1 mark)
(c)
(2 marks)
(d)
(2 marks)
(e)
(2 marks)
(f)
(3 marks)
5. (a) In the case of a parallel plate capacitor, state the impact on the capacitance of the
capacitor if,
(i) The area of the plates of the capacitor is increased.
(2 marks)
(ii) The distance between the plates is decreased
(2 marks)
(b) Name THREE dielectric materials used in the construction of a capacitor
(3 marks)
(c) State THREE applications of capacitors used in electronic circuits
(3 marks)
(d) What is the time constant for a circuit in which C = 1F and R = 1M
(ii) How long will it take to reach its maximum current?
(4 marks)
6. a) State TWO characteristics of magnetic flux.
(2 marks)
b) Give TWO examples of ferro magnetic materials
(2 marks)
c) Name TWO devices which use the principle of electromagnetic materials (2 marks)
d) What is meant by the term magnetic shielding?
(2 marks)
e) What is the SI unit and symbol for EACH of the following quantities:
(i)
magnetic flux density
(ii)
magneto motive force
(2 marks)
7. a) Name one source of alternating current
b) Name one source of direct current.
c) Explain the following terms
i) period
ii) r.m.s.
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(1 mark)
(1 mark)
(4 marks)
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8. Why should a capacitor with a working voltage of 250V not be used on a 230V ac
supply? Give reason.
(4 marks)
9.
Solve for CT, QT, VC1, VC2, VC4 and the energy stored by C3
(18 marks)