ECE 331 EXAM 1 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.

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ECE 331 EXAM 1 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.


What's another way to describe Amps? - correct answer-C/s




What are some examples of good conductors? - correct
answer-- Copper
- Gold
- Silver (best)
- Platinum




Ammeters measure current flow from the _________ probe to
the ________ probe within the meter. - correct answer-Red;
black




How do you measure current with an ammeter - correct
answer-Break the wire and let current flow through the meter




What do resistors do? - correct answer-Turn electrical energy to
heat

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What's the most common resistor? - correct answer-A carbon
filament in an epoxy jacket




What's the charge on an electron? - correct answer--1.6 e -19




How many e-'s are in -1C - correct answer-6 e 18




Do birds land on transmission lines? Why or why not? - correct
answer-No because they're too hot (approximately 180 degrees
F)




Do birds land on distribution lines? Why or why not? - correct
answer-Yes because they're warm (85-95 degrees F)




What's the voltage of distribution lines? - correct answer-
100,000 MV