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100
12 gauge
What is the wire size for general purpose circuits
100
current
What is the flow of electrons?
100
Main switch
Where is the hot entrance wire connected ?
100
110
What is the voltage on the hot wires that enter your house?
200
circuit
What is a complete path a current ?
200
neutral strip
Where are the white wires connected?
200
switch
What controls current flow, open or closed?
300
8 guage
What is the wire size for an electric stove?
300
amp
What is a given amount of current?
300
fuse
What limits current flow by burning out?
400
12 guage
What is the wire size for household receptacles?
400
volt
What is unit of electrical pressure?
400
black
What color are most wires that attach to breakers?
400
breaker
What limits current flow by tripping off, but can be reset?
500
4 guage
What is wire size of entrance wire?
500
watt
What is a unit of electrical power?
500
ground strip
Where is the ground rod wire connected?
500
ohm
What is an electrical measurement for resistance?
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