Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Two phase is the most common polyphase electrical system.
2. Armatures may be either the rotating piece of the alternator or the stationary component of the alternator.
3. The rotating-armature alternator generally is used for high-power installations.
4. DC must be used in the electromagnetic field circuit of an alternator.
5. The voltage output of an alternator decreases as the speed of rotation accelerates.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

Trades & Technology

You might also like to view...

A recirculating ball gear on a passenger car usually has ____________________ steering linkage.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Trades & Technology

Similar to the human knee, the ____________________ is right above the hind leg and connects the femur to the tibia.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Trades & Technology

A duty cycle of 90% means that the alternator field current is off most of the time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Trades & Technology

The letter "K" used in lot sizing makes the order quantities:

A) maintain the current inventory level while decreasing the number of orders. B) order the big items more often and the low volume items less often. C) increase the average inventory. D) balance the safety stock of items with demand. E) decrease the average inventory by gradually ordering more often.

Trades & Technology