The Basics
Making it Happen
Putting it to Use
General Info.
Misc.
100
It`s the form energy takes while in motion.
What is Kinetic Energy
100
It`s a method used to create electricity, whereby the Sun`s rays are collected and turned in to Electrical Energy.
What is Solar Generation
100
Its a mechanical device used to interrupt the flow of power in a circuit.
What is a Switch
100
A nuclear reactor emergency, resulting in the complete destruction of the plant.
What is a Meltdown
100
The type of fossil fuel most commonly used in our area to produce electricity.
What is coal
200
Its the form energy takes when it is "stored up" and ready to be used.
What is Potential Energy
200
It`s a method of producing electrical energy, whereby moving water is used to spin turbines, which in turn spin electrical generators.
What is Hydroelectric Generation
200
In electricity, it`s what D.C. stands for.
What is Direct Current
200
Its the amount of voltage typically found in a standard househould wiring circuit.
What is 120 Volt A/C
200
Its the mechanical device used, in both combustion powerplants and hydroelectric plants, to generate the spinning motion necessary to turn generators.
What is a Turbine
300
When you move a FORCE over a DISTANCE, you have done this. Also expressed by the equation: ___ = F x D
What is Work
300
In Southwestern PA, we burn this resource to generate electricity. It`s a resource we have an abundance of.
What is Coal
300
Its the modern form of electrical current, used in almost all homes, where the electrical current can flow in both directions within the circuit.
What is Alternating Current
300
This is a machine used to create electicity in the event of a black-out.
What is a Back-up Generator
300
It is a large structure, found on waterways, used to house the mechanical equipment for hyrdoelectric power.
What is a Dam
400
Its the only one in this group that is NOT a form of energy. Radiant, Thermal, Chemical, Solar
What is Solar
400
It`s the byproduct of heating water to it`s boiling point, used to spin turbines in coal-fired electricity generating plants.
What is Steam
400
Its what happens when a circuit`s path is broken.
What is a Short
400
They are the 3 main sources of fuel for back-up generators.
What are Diesel, Gasoline, and Natural Gas
400
Its the thin metal wire used in lightbulbs to generate light.
What is a Filament
500
It`s the ability to do work.
What is Power
500
In Nuclear Power Generation, its the kind of reactor that "splits" an atom.
What is a Fission Reactor
500
In the bathroom, you should have one of these types of outlets, abbreviated by GFI.
What is Ground Fault Interrupted
500
The voltage and type of current found in automobile electrical systems.
What is 12 Volt D/C
500
Its the type of gas commonly used in advertisement signs and lighted bilboards, from which these signs get their name.
What is Neon Gas
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