Ramsay Test Electrical 3

Question 1

What does a multimeter set to the ohms range measure?

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Answer

The ohms setting measures resistance in a component or circuit.

Question 2

Three 6-ohm resistors are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

Accepted Answer

18 ohms

Answer

Series resistances add, so 6 + 6 + 6 = 18 ohms.

Question 3

Which color is typically used for the equipment grounding conductor in US wiring?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Green or bare wire is the standard US equipment grounding conductor.

Question 4

What component stores energy in an electric field?

Accepted Answer

Capacitor

Answer

A capacitor stores energy in the electric field between its plates.

Question 5

A motor that fails to start but hums is most likely missing:

Accepted Answer

A starting capacitor or phase

Answer

A humming motor that won't start often lacks starting torque from a bad capacitor or lost phase.

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