Deck 3: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors

Question 1

The wattage rating of a resistor indicates the amount of heat that the resistor can dissipate without damage.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Variable resistors have a set ohm value that cannot be changed.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Capacitance is measured in Henrys.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

How can the ohm value of a fixed resistor be determined?

Question 5

Inductance is a function of the number of wire turns, __________ of the coil, cross-sectional area of the coil, and permeability of the core material.

Question 6

A capacitor is a battery.

Question 7

What do Henrys measure?

Question 8

_________________ resistors are designed such that resistance can be changed.

Question 9

A simple capacitor is made from two conductive plates with insulating _______________ between the plates.

Question 10

________________ are components that control current or act as voltage dividers.

Question 11

Where does heat from a resistor dissipate?

Question 12

An inductor's ability to set up a magnetic field is called inductance.

Question 13

What two functions does the inductor core perform?

Question 14

Capacitors are available in two basic types: ______________ and polarized.

Question 15

Define dielectric strength.