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Capacitors connected in parallel _____________.

  1. produce less capacitance.
  2. produce more capacitance.
  3. are capable of handling more voltage.
  4. produce a higher WVDC rating.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Capacitors connected in parallel effectively increase the plate area, which allows for more storage of electrons and more capacity or capacitance.



Another name for a transistor is _______________.

  1. integrated circuit
  2. semiconductor
  3. transfer resistor
  4. rathbone connector

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The word "transistor" is a shortening of the term "transfer resistor". The transistor's original name when it was invented in 1933 was the "crystal amplifier".



Current that changes polarity many times per second is called _____________.

  1. direct current
  2. oscillating current
  3. alternating current
  4. AC/DC current

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Current that changes polarity many times per second is called alternating current.



The measurement "mil" refers to ________________.

  1. a quarter or an inch
  2. one thousandth of an inch
  3. a millionth of an inch
  4. a hundredth of an inch

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A "mil" (from milli) refers to one thousandth.






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