Series Circuits
how many paths does a series circuit contain?
One Path of Flow
What is the purpose of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?
to protect the wires in the circuit
how many paths must a parallel circuit contain?
At least two paths of flow
What does this symbol (Ω ) check on a multimeter?
Resistance in ohms
what is the upward angle wings make on low-wing aircraft?
wing dihedral
what is the basic unit of current?
amperes / amps
what is the name of an electrical switch used in a circuit?
relay or solenoid
in kirchoff's law regarding parallel circuits, what is held constant?
voltage
how do you connect a multimeter up to a circuit to check for voltage?
in parallel to the component
what is the temperature in Fahrenheit on a standard day?
59 degrees
what is held constant in a series circuit?
current (a)
how many volts does one cell of a lead-acid battery have?
2.1volts
if (5) resistors are connected in parallel, how many volts will each one receive?
same amount
what is power in an electrical circuit measured in?
watts W
what does pressure and velocity do in a venturi?
pressure decreases: velocity increases
if a switch is open, how much current will flow through the circuit?
none. 0 amps
what does LED stand for?
light emitting diode
what is the basic unit for electrical quantity?
coulomb (Q)
1,000,000 / one million ohms
what method of non-destructive testing can only be used on ferrous materials?
magnetic particle inspection
what are the (5) sources of electrical energy?
pressure, chemical, thermal, light, and magnetism
what does this symbol (µ) mean in value?
micro / 0.000001
what are the (4) factors that dictate the resistance of a conductor?
material, cross-sectional area, length, and temperature.
what is the value (mΩ) equal?
0.001Ω milliohm
what law defines the relationship for fluid in an enclosed system?
Pascal's law / F=AxP / V=AxD