Answered: The device used to convert DC power…

The device used to convert DC power produced by PV array into AC power is called Select one: O Charge controller O Rectifier O Inverter Battery

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13MC

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: A 12-volt battery is connected to a series circuit in which the inductance is 1-henry and the…

Q: Does a battery produce dc or ac? Does the generator at a power station produce dc or ac?

A: A battery produces a DC as its terminal always have the same sign.

Q: Which sources produce alternating current (AC)? A) Solar power plants B) Hydro-electric generators…

A: Find:- Sources produce alternating current(AC)

Q: Transformers can be used to do what? (Select all correct answers.) step up the power in a circuit…

A: when electrical energy is transfered transformer are used to change the voltage of of the electical…

Q: What energy conversion does take place during the working of a dc current?

A: The conversion of electric energy into mechanical energy is done by DC motors whereas AC generators…

Q: A certain solar cell type has an output capability of 7.6 A at 0.4 V. A series / parallel solar…

A: Voltage of each cell = 0.4 V Number of cells in series= 242

Q: A transformer transforms Group of answer choices frequency current voltage voltage and current

A: What transformer transforms.

Q: A certain solar cell type has an output capability of 0.9 A at 0.6 V. A series / parallel solar…

A: Each solar cell has a capability of 0.9 A and 0.6 V Total number of parallel strings is 144 And each…

Q: 3. Select all of the following responses that are true The amount of voltage in your house is the…

A: (1) The amount of voltage in your house is the same voltage as it is in power plant. The above…

Q: If electricity costs 7.06 cents/kWh, how much would it cost you to run a 120W stereo system 4 hrs…

A: In given this question ,Electricity cost a 7.06 Centet kwhSystem consumed power = 120 WRunning time…

Q: In your lab experiment, you deduced that the speed of a capacitor discharging in a DC circuit…

Q: An alternating current consists of charges that A. move counterclockwise. B. move back and forth in…

Q: Using various types of transformers, give 1 impact to the end-users per type of transformer in terms…

A: A basic transformer consists of two coils that are electrically differentiated and inductive, but…

Q: How much current does a 240 W car AC draws from its 12-V electrical system ?

A: power of AC of car = 240 W potential drawn from the electrical system = 12 volts

Q: O NOT WRITE IN HAND Give me details and definitions and how it works of Arduino Uno board…

A: Arduino is a prototype platform (open-source) based on an easy-to-use hardware and software. It…

Q: An electric power station is producing 350 kW of power that is to be sent to a small town located…

A: Given information: The power produced is 350 kW, the distance to which it is transmitted is 40.0 km.…

Q: A florescent light transformer in a workshop steps ups a voltage from 110 volt ac source to 2200…

A: Primary voltage is Vp = 110 V Secondary voltage is Vs = 2200 V Primary current is Ip = 15 A…

Q: A kettle has a power rating of 1000 watts connected to a 240 volts mains. It is important that the…

Q: Draw the correct symbol for each of the electric components below. COMPONENT SYMBOL Battery…

Q: Give an application of a series circuit

A: For a series circuit, the same amount of current flows through all the components placed in it.

Q: 19. Kirchhoff s second law is based on the law of conservation of b. energy c. momentum d. mass a.…

A: 19). Kirchhoff's Second law refers to the voltage law which is based on energy conservation. It is…

Q: Which of the following is true about how the outlets in most American homes? (You must choose the…

A: In the parallel circuit, the voltage across each resistor is same but the current is divided.

Q: Christmas lights are an example of a series circuit. Orue O False

A: This statement is True

Q: The average television is said to be on 6 hours per day. Estimate the yearly cost of electricity to…

Q: A Step-Up Transformer Increases A) Power B) Current C) Frequency D) Voltage

A: The power remains constant in the Step-up transformer. The product of the current and voltage…

Q: Some older cars, a simple thermal relay flasher is used to control flashing lights. When a anver…

A: a.)Metal Y expands more quickly so that the bimetallic strips will bends towards metal X and…

Q: A certain solar cell type has an output capability of 7.1 A at 0.8 V. A series / parallel solar…

A: Voltage of each cell= 0.8 V

Q: Whale and Kanmuro are two islands located at the Chimera archipelago. These two are separated by a…

A: Dear student Power is expressed as: P = VI Here, V = Voltage I = Current

Q: Physical quantity Measured value Ideal Voltage gain Actual Voltage gain Input power in watts Output…

A: Given Input voltage is 5.1 v Input current is 0.916 A Output voltage is 15v Output current is 0.166…

Q: Whale and Kanmuro are two islands located at the Chimera archipelago. These two are separated by a…

A: We need to calculate the current at full power capacity.

Q: Which of the following describes an electric motor? O A) Is found in many appliances with moving…

A: An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.…

Q: What do transformers do and how do they work?

A: A transformer is an electrical apparatus designed to convert alternating current from one voltage to…

Q: What are step up and step down transformers?

A: Transformers are the electrical devices which works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.…

Q: Calculate the cost (in cents) of using a 200-watt television for 30 days if turned on 2 hours per…

Q: Descriptions Energy Conversion 1. The turbine is powered by high pressurized steam provided by the…

A: A diagram illustrating electricity generation in a plant is given. We need to determine which…

Q: . A laptop computer’s charger unit converts 120 V from awall power outlet to the lower voltage…

A: Charger of laptop

Q: A transformer changes the 120-V voltage at a wall socket to 12 V when it reaches a cell phone…

Q: A 14-volt battery is connected to a series circuit in which the inductance is 1-henry and the…

A: Given that - battery = 14volt Resistance= 8 ohm Inductance= 1Henry Initial current= 0.5ampere To…

Q: A typical wall outlet voltage in the United States is 120 volts. Personal MP3 players require much…

Q: Which of the following statements is FALSE. The autoflux of a circuit: Doubles if the current…

Q: Give an example of a use of AC power other than in the household. Similarly, give an example of a…

A: AC power have alternating current with sinusoidal waveform Uses: AC power used in particle…

Q: How does a DC circuit differ from the AC circuits found in houses?

A: In AC circuit, electrons keep changing directions while in DC circuit, the electrons flow steadily…

Q: The power rating of a particular instrument is 675 W when connected to a constant voltage source of…

Q: Calculated Values Physical quantity Measured value Ideal Voltage gain Actual Voltage gain Input…

Question

The device used to convert DC power produced by PV array into AC power is called
Select one:
O Charge controller
O Rectifier
O Inverter
O Battery

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

Will a transformer work if the input is a dc voltage?
What is the peak current through a 500-W room heater that operates on 120-V AC power?
A transformer with more windings on the primary coil than on the secondary coil does which of the following? (8.5) (a) Steps up the voltage. (b) Steps up the current. (c) Steps up both current and voltage. (d) Will operate off dc current.
Can induction be used to produce charge on an insulator?
Why do we use AC voltages in our households over DC?
What is the principal advantage of ac over dc?
. A laptop computer’s charger unit converts 120 V from awall power outlet to the lower voltage required by thelaptop. Inside the charger’s plastic case is a diode or rectifier(discussed in Chapter 29) that changes ac to dc plus a(a) battery.(b) motor.(c) generator.(d) transformer.(e) transmission line.
Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. A rectifier changes DC to AC. B. It is cheaper to use AC than DC. C. Distribution of AC is more convenient than DC since voltages may be readily altered using transformers. D. An alternator is an AC generator.
why do power stations generate AC and not DC ?
Why does alternating current work so well for wireless charging and induction stoves?
Each of the transformers shown here has its primary connected to a 120 V AC power supply and its secondary connected to a 1000 Ω load resistor. Rank the transformers, from highest to lowest, by the rms voltage they create across the resistor.
Consider a transformer, used to recharge rechargeable flashlight batteries, that has 500 turns in its primary coil, 7 turns in its secondary coil, and an input voltage of 120 V. Voltage output is 1.68 v used to charge batteries. What input current, Ip is required to produce 3.2 A output current and what is the power input in watts?