Do Your Math Skills Add Up?
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The rate of the flow of the current is equal to the electromotive force divided by resistance.
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Pythagorean Theorem
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Ohm’s Law
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Olin’s Law
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Horsepower
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So, you may not be a professor of mathematics, but just because you’re not going to be spending the rest of your life solving mind-boggling equations doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have at least the bare minimum of knowledge when it comes to maths! In this quiz, we’ll be seeing if your math skills add up or if you need to put your nose in a book and read up on numbers! Good luck!
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An appliance is rated at 1,200 watts, and is connected to 120 volts. How much current will it draw?
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1A
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10A
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100A
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Cannot be determined from the information given
Correct Answer
A. 10AExplanation
The current drawn by an appliance can be calculated using Ohm's Law, which states that current (I) is equal to power (P) divided by voltage (V). In this case, the power rating of the appliance is given as 1,200 watts and the voltage is 120 volts. By dividing 1,200 watts by 120 volts, we can calculate that the current drawn by the appliance is 10 amperes (A). Therefore, the correct answer is 10A.Rate this question:
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The total voltage in a series circuit is equal to the sum of the voltages across all parts of the circuit
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another, creating a single path for the current to flow. Since the current is the same throughout a series circuit, the voltage across each component adds up. This is because the total voltage supplied by the battery is divided among all the components in the circuit. Therefore, the statement that the total voltage in a series circuit is equal to the sum of the voltages across all parts of the circuit is true.Rate this question:
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The Ohm’s Law pie chart contains four quadrants. They represent
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Volts, amps, Ohms, horsepower
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Volts, amps, Ohms, impedance
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Watts, amps, Ohms, inductance
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Volts, amps, Ohms, watts
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A. Volts, amps, Ohms, wattsExplanation
The Ohm's Law pie chart contains four quadrants that represent volts, amps, Ohms, and watts. This is because Ohm's Law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it and inversely proportional to the resistance of the conductor. Therefore, volts represent the voltage, amps represent the current, Ohms represent the resistance, and watts represent the power.Rate this question:
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A 12v circuit draws a current of 5 amperes. What is the power consumption (watts)?
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2.4 watts
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60 watts
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.416 watts
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None of the above
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A. 60 wattsExplanation
P = E x I, Power (watts) = Volts x AmperesRate this question:
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The total resistance of a series circuit can never be greater that the largest resistance of a single point on a circuit.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the sum of the resistances of all the parts of the circuitRate this question:
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A2 + B2 = C2 is also referred to as:
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Pylorus’ Theorem.
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Pythagorean Theorem.
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An isosceles triangle.
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A rhombus.
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A. Pythagorean Theorem.Explanation
The equation A2 + B2 = C2 is known as the Pythagorean Theorem. It states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (C) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (A and B). This theorem is fundamental in geometry and is used to calculate unknown side lengths or determine if a triangle is a right-angled triangle. The other options, Pylorus’ Theorem, an isosceles triangle, and a rhombus, are unrelated to this equation and do not represent the concept described.Rate this question:
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Three resistors in parallel. Each has a value of 12 Ohms resistance. What is the total resistance of the circuit?
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36 Ohms
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4 Ohms
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40 Ohms
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3.6 Ohms
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A. 4 OhmsExplanation
According to the formula RT= R/N, if we divide the resistance of any one of the resistors by the number of resistors (3), we will find the total resistance of the circuit.Rate this question:
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A resistor has a color code of yellow, violet, red, and gold. What is the value of the resistor, including the tolerance?
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4,700 Ohms, +/- 5%
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4.7 Ohms, +/- 10%
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2,400 Ohms, +/- 5%
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24 Ohms, +/- 10%
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3,300 Ohms, +/- 5%
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A. 4,700 Ohms, +/- 5%Explanation
First digit 4 (yellow), second digit 7 (violet), followed by 2 (red) zeros: 4,700 Ohms. Gold signifies that the tolerance is ±5%, so the real resistance could lie anywhere between 4,465 and 4,935 Ohms.Rate this question:
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When installing a conduit with control circuits that extend beyond the walls of a residence (for example to an intercom at a gate, or to a camera on a pole in the back yard), the proper depth for burial of cables is
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6 in
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18 in
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24 in
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3 ft
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A. 18 inExplanation
NEC, Table 300.5Rate this question:
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In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is _________________ the resistance of any branch
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Always greater than
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Always equal to
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Always less than
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Never less than
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A. Always less thanExplanation
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is always less than the resistance of any branch. This is because in a parallel circuit, the current has multiple paths to flow through. As a result, the total resistance decreases as the number of branches increases. This can be explained using Ohm's Law, which states that resistance is inversely proportional to current. Therefore, with more branches, the current is divided among them, resulting in a lower total resistance.Rate this question:
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A 4 in. x 1 ¼ in. round or octagonal box has a capacity of 12.5 cubic inches. How many number 18 gauge red fire alarm wires can the box hold?
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4
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8
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16
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12
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A. 8Explanation
National Electrical Code TablesRate this question:
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The total resistance of a number of equal resistors in parallel is __________ the resistance of one resistor divided by the number of resistors.
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Less than
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Greater than
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Equal to
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The sum of
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A. Equal toExplanation
When resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance is equal to the resistance of one resistor divided by the number of resistors. This is because in a parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is the same, so the current through each resistor is inversely proportional to its resistance. Therefore, the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added in parallel, resulting in a value equal to the resistance of one resistor divided by the number of resistors.Rate this question:
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The circumference of a circle can be calculated using the following formula:
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3.1416 x 2 x radius
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3.1416 x radius2
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Radius x square root of 3.1416
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A2 + B2 = C2
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A. 3.1416 x 2 x radiusExplanation
The correct answer is 3.1416 x 2 x radius because the formula for calculating the circumference of a circle is 2πr, where π is approximately equal to 3.1416 and r is the radius of the circle. Multiplying 2 by π and then by the radius gives us the circumference of the circle.Rate this question:
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A half-inch, trade-size EMT conduit has a maximum fill capacity of ________ % with _________ wire(s).
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31%, 4; 40%, 2; and 53%, 1
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31%, 2; 40%, 3; and 53%, 1
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40%, 3 or more; 50%, 2; and 60%, 1
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53%, 1; 40%, more than 2; and 31%, 2
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A. 53%, 1; 40%, more than 2; and 31%, 2Explanation
NEC, Table 1, Chapter 9Rate this question:
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