The Heat Produced by a Rectifier ____

question 16

Multiple Choice

The heat produced by a rectifier ____.

• A) leads to a higher amperage in DC than AC
• B) reduces the power efficiency of the welding machine
• C) increases the power efficiency of the welding machine
• D) can be recycled in a heat sink to provide power to other machines

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Definitions:

Mechanical Advantage

The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used in mechanical systems to gain a greater output force from a smaller input force.

Teeth

Typically refers to the individual projections along the edge of a gear or similar component that mesh with those of another to transmit motion and force.

Geometric Tolerancing

A system that defines and specifies engineering tolerances based on geometric shapes and features, improving interchangeability and quality.

Circularity

A geometric tolerance that limits the deviation of an object’s form from being a perfect circle.