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Q1. An EMF is induced in a conductor rotating in a magnetic field by:
Correct answer is – electromagnetic induction
Q2. Magnetic field strength is controlled by:
Correct answer is – current in the field coil
Q3. If a conductor is placed in a magnetic field:
Correct answer is – an EMF is induced in the conductor only when the conductor rotates
Q4. The output of a basic generator before commutation is:
Correct answer is – AC
Q5. An internally excited generator is one where:
Correct answer is – the field is initiated within the generator
Q6. A DC generator has a commutator whose purpose is to:
Correct answer is – change AC to give a generator output of DC
Q7. Another name for a number of conductors rotating in a magnetic field is:
Correct answer is – an armature
Q8. A generator is governed so that:
Correct answer is – the EMF is constant and the rate of flow varies
Q9. The voltage regulator:
Correct answer is – senses generator output pressure and adjusts field current
Q10. The generator master switch is normally:
Correct answer is – in the field circuit which is connected in parallel with the generator output
Q11. The voltage regulator:
Correct answer is – maintains a steady generator voltage with changes of generator speed
Q12. Voltage is controlled in a generator by:
Correct answer is – a voltage regulator
Q13. On aircraft, generator voltage is regulated by:
Correct answer is – varying the generator field strength
Q14. In an aircraft having a battery with a nominal voltage of 24 V, generator output would be:
Correct answer is – 28 volts
Q15. In DC electrical generating systems, the voltage regulator controls the system voltage within prescribed limits:
Correct answer is – regardless of varying engine RPM and electrical load, by varying the current in the generator field windings
Q16. A voltage regulator is fitted to:
Correct answer is – to ensure correct voltage output to battery
Q17. If an aircraft electrical system is quoted as 24 volts DC, the output of the generator is:
Correct answer is – 28 volts with the generators connected in parallel
Q18. If a circuit is designed for 12 volts, the generator will:
Correct answer is – give controlled 14 volts
Q19. The aircraft electrical generator output is controlled in flight by:
Correct answer is – sensing the generator output pressure
Q20. In a generator control circuit the strength of the magnetic field is controlled by:
Correct answer is – the voltage regulator
