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| 1 | Circuits that are not in series, parallel, or series-parallel or circuits with multiple power sources require more general methods of analysis that often include the application of Ohm's laws. |
 | A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 2 | Kirchhoff's current law (KCL) states that at any point in a circuit, the algebraic sum of the currents directed into or out of a point must total zero. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 3 | Kirchhoff's current law is the basis for the practical rule in parallel circuits that the total line current must equal the sum of the branch currents. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 4 | KCL can be applied when analyzing circuits containing diodes, transistors, or op-amps. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 5 | A loop equation specifies the voltages around the loop. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 6 | The Greek letter Σ means sum of. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 7 | While solving for loop currents, a plus sign for a current means that this current is opposite to the assumed direction. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 8 | In loop analysis, a branch point is also called a junction. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 9 | The method of node-voltage analysis and solving node equations is often longer than the method of branch currents. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 10 | In current calculations, the simplest possible closed path is called a(n) . |
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| 11 | When analyzing mesh currents, a resistance shared by two mesh currents is called a (n) resistance. |
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| 12 | The number of meshes is the number of required. |
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| 13 | The algebraic sign of the source voltage in a mesh depends on its . |
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| 14 | When solving mesh current equations, a missing mesh current is represented by . |
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| 15 | The algebraic sum of the voltage sources and IR voltage drops in any closed path must total zero is law. |
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| 16 | The combining of positive and negative values is referred to as a(n) sum. |
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| 17 | A resistance shared by two currents is referred to as a mutual resistance. |
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| 18 | Node voltage analysis is often preferred over the method of branch currents because |
| A) | the use of Ohm's law is not required |
| B) | the use of simultaneous equations is not required |
| C) | calculus can be used |
| D) | basic mathematics is not required |
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| 19 | The reason for finding the voltage at a node is that node voltage can be used for |
| A) | calculating all voltages in the loops |
| B) | calculating all resistances in the loops |
| C) | calculating all currents in the loops |
| D) | calculating total power |
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| 20 | The pattern of algebraic signs for the voltages, without the need for tracing any branch currents is |
| A) | a disadvantage of mesh currents |
| B) | an advantage of mesh currents |
| C) | an advantage of the method of branch currents |
| D) | a disadvantage of the method of branch currents |
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| 21 | The only positive IR voltage in a mesh is for the |
| A) | RT of each mesh current in its own mesh |
| B) | RT of each mesh current that is adjacent |
| C) | mutual resistance |
| D) | applied voltage |
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| 22 | At any point in a circuit, the algebraic sum of the currents directed into and out of a point must total zero is what law? |
| A) | Kirchhoff's current law |
| B) | Kirchhoff's voltage law |
| C) | Ohm's law |
| D) | Thevenin's theorem |
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| 23 | Kirchhoff's current law is the basis for the practical rule in parallel circuits that the total line current |
| A) | is equal to V divided by R |
| B) | is equal to P divided by R |
| C) | must equal the sum of the branch currents |
| D) | must equal the difference of the branch currents |
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| 24 | Electrons flowing into a resistor make that end |
| A) | positive with respect to the other end |
| B) | negative with respect to the other end |
| C) | higher in resistance |
| D) | extremely warm |
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| 25 | What is the symbol for the "sum of?" |
| A) | π |
| B) | ∞ |
| C) | Σ |
| D) | β |