Electrical Function
Power
Random
Transformation
Other Components
100
The role a component plays in the control or transformation of electric current.
What is electrical function?
100
Abbreviated to DC.
What is direct current?
100
The tolerance suggested by a gold band.
What is 5%?
100
The form of energy given off by the burner on the stove.
What is thermal energy?
100
A component used to control a high voltage circuit from a distance with a low voltage circuit.
What is a relay?
200
The electrical function performed by any component that can transmit electric current from one part of a circuit to another part.
What is conductance?
200
Also known as an electrochemical cell, it transforms the energy from a chemical reaction into electrical energy.
What is a battery?
200
The tolerance suggested by a silver band.
What is 10%?
200
The form of energy given off by an incandescent bulb.
What is luminous energy?
200
A device that allows electric current to flow in only one direction.
What is a diode?
300
The electrical function performed by any component that prevents an electric current from flowing.
What is insulation?
300
Uses the abbreviation AC. The electrons move back and forth in a regular pattern.
What is alternating current?
300
The tolerance suggested by a black band.
What is 20%?
300
The current flows through a coil of electrical wire wrapped around an iron core.
What is magnetic energy (an electromagnet)?
300
An electrical device composed of two electrical surfaces separated by an insulating material.
What is a capacitor?
400
The electrical function performed by any component that can automatically cut current flow in the event of a power surge.
What is protection?
400
Receives the prongs of an electric plug and is permanently connected to an electric network.
What is an electrical outlet?
400
The number of zeros indicated by a black band.
What is zero?
400
When an electric current is applied to a piezoelectric crystal, the crystal starts to vibrate.
What is sound energy or mechanical energy?
400
An electrical device used block or amplify an electric current.
What is a transistor?
500
The electrical function performed by any component that can open and close a circuit.
What is control?
500
An electronic device that generates an electric current when exposed to light.
What is a photovoltaic cell? (solar cell)
500
The number of zeros indicated by a white band.
What are nine?
500
Electrical energy spins a fan to move around the warm air.
What is mechanical energy?
500
This device can store an electric charge. It releases the stored charge almost instantly.
What is a capacitor?
M
e
n
u