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MECH1310LAP6Homework

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

A common application of mutual inductance is found in a device called a ______________.
a.
buzzer
c.
relay
b.
motor
d.
transformer
 

 2. 

Which of the following is not a component of a transformer?
a.
Plate
c.
Primary
b.
Secondary
d.
Core
 

 3. 

In order to calculate the output voltage of a transformer, divide the input voltage by the ______________.
a.
frequency
c.
input current
b.
turns ratio
d.
resistance
 

 4. 

Which of the following is a method to troubleshoot a transformer?
a.
Measuring the current flow
d.
All if the above
b.
Measuring the weight of the transformer
e.
None of the above
c.
Measuring the continuity of the coils
 

 5. 

The power relationship on a transformer states that _____________.
a.
power in = power out + loss
d.
All of the above
b.
power in = 1/2 power out
e.
None of the above
c.
power in = 2 x power out
 

 6. 

Transformers are usually rated in units called _____________.
a.
amperes
c.
volt amperes
b.
hertz
d.
ohms
 

 7. 

The current load of a transformer is the current drawn by the _____________.
a.
load connected to the transformer
c.
load connected to the primary
b.
secondary with no load connected
d.
primary winding itself
 

 8. 

Which type of transformer is commonly used to reduce line voltages of 240 VAC or 480 VAC to 120 VAC?
a.
Isolation transformer
c.
Autotransformer
b.
Control Transformer
d.
Distribution transformer
 

 9. 

A common application of a center tap on the secondary of a transformer is a(n) __________.
a.
autotransformer
d.
All of the above
b.
step-up transformer
e.
None of the above
c.
distribution transformer
 

 10. 

Which of the categories of transformers uses only one coil for the primary and secondary?
a.
Distribution transformer
c.
Isolation transformer
b.
Autotransformer
d.
Control Transformer
 

 11. 

A ___________ is an electrical device that converts AC electricity from one voltage level to another.
a.
transfomer
c.
secondary coil
b.
primary coil
d.
center tap
 

Matching
 
 
Segment 1
a.
primary
d.
Mutual Inductance
b.
transformer
e.
secondary
c.
turns ratio
 

 12. 

____________ is the ability of one coil to induce voltage in another coil.
 

 13. 

A(n) _________ is an electrical device that converts AC electricity from one voltage level to another.
 

 14. 

The __________ coil of the transformer creates a magnetic field that is concentrated by the core.
 

 15. 

The voltage induced in the ________ coil can be used to drive a load.
 

 16. 

The ___________ of a transformer determines the relationship between the promary coil and the secondary coil.
 
 
Segment 2
a.
transformer
d.
primary
b.
efficiency
e.
Volt-Amperes
c.
loss
 

 17. 

Many machines require a(n) ___________ to step down the line voltage to the machine’s operating voltage.
 

 18. 

Transfomers are usually rated in ___________.
 

 19. 

Because of the construction of a tranformer, there is usually a small amount of __________ between the primary power and the secondary power.
 

 20. 

If a transformer is operated at something other than rated load and voltage, the ___________ will be lower.
 

 21. 

The current load of a transformer is the current drawn by the ________ winding, ma021-1.jpg.
 
 
Segment 3
a.
auto
d.
control
b.
center tap
e.
distribution
c.
isolation
 

 22. 

In a(n) ___________ transformer, the primary and secondary winding are physically and electrically isolated.
 

 23. 

A(n) ___________ splits the secondary voltage in half.
 

 24. 

A(n) ___________ transformer is commonly used to reduce the line voltage from 480 VAC or 240 VAC to 120 VAC.
 

 25. 

The _________ transformer is used for homes and businesses to change the high voltage of power company distribution lines to common 240/120 VAC supply.
 

 26. 

A(n) ___________ transformer uses the same coil for the primary and secondary.
 



 
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