Question 1

What is the main principle behind how an electric motor works?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic induction

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Thermal expansion

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Magnetic repulsion

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Friction

Question 2

What is the primary function of a generator?

Accepted Answer

Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Increase voltage levels

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Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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Store electrical energy

Question 3

In a simple electric motor, what role does the rotor play?

Accepted Answer

It rotates to produce motion

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It creates heat

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It generates electricity

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It stores energy

Question 4

What is the effect called when electric current flows through a wire and produces a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetism

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Kinetics

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Electrolysis

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Thermodynamics

Question 5

Which of the following components is essential for the operation of an electric motor?

Accepted Answer

A commutator

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A capacitor

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A resistor

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A transformer

Question 6

What type of energy conversion occurs in a generator?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical energy to electrical energy

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Nuclear energy to kinetic energy

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Chemical energy to mechanical energy

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Electrical energy to thermal energy

Question 7

What is the purpose of using magnets in electric motors?

Accepted Answer

To create a magnetic field that interacts with current

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To reduce noise

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To increase resistance

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To store energy

Question 8

What happens to the direction of current in a motor when the rotor completes a half turn?

Accepted Answer

It reverses direction

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It stays the same

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It increases in strength

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It decreases to zero

Question 9

What is the primary source of energy for most generators?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical energy

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Electrical energy

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Chemical energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 10

What is one common use of a generator?

Accepted Answer

To provide electricity during a power outage

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To store solar energy

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To heat a home

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To cool down an engine

Question 11

In a simple electric motor, what effect does increasing the current have on the motor?

Accepted Answer

It increases the speed of the motor

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It decreases the motor's speed

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It stops the motor

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It changes the motor's direction

Question 12

Which of the following best describes what a transformer does?

Accepted Answer

It changes the voltage of alternating current

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It converts AC to DC

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It stores energy

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It generates electric power

Question 13

What device is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy in a power plant?

Accepted Answer

Generator

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Battery

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Motor

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Transformer

Question 14

What type of current do generators typically produce?

Accepted Answer

Alternating current (AC)

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Static current

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Direct current (DC)

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Pulsating current

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