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Capacitors & Relays Quiz
Capacitors & Relays Quiz
Capacitors & Relays Quiz
6. The value of back EMF used to open the contacts on a PSR is called
a. Drop out
b. Pick up
c. Starting torque
d. Full load amps
7. When a run capacitor must be replaced
a. The MFD rating of the new capacitor must be 20% greater than the original
b. The voltage rating of the new capacitor must be less than the original
c. The MFD and voltage rating of the new capacitor must be within 2.5% of the original
d. The voltage rating of the new capacitor may be greater but not less than the original
12. What is the primary reason for using capacitors on electric motors?
a. To add more voltage
b. To increase starting torque
c. To increase stopping torque
d. They look nice
16. A start capacitor has its rupture disk blown out, indicating overheating. You check
the PSR with your ohmmeter and it checks normal. What could be wrong with the
relay?
a. The relay coil is burned out
b. The relay switch is stuck open
c. The relay switch is stuck closed
d. Nothing is wrong. The relay did its job and allowed the capacitor to overheat.