DC
Terminology
Symbols
AC
Random
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What does DC stand for?
Direct Current
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Here is the definition, what is the term?
Electrical potential difference. The pressure or "electromotive force" (emf) that pushes electric charges (electrons) through a conductor in a circuit
Volts
100
What does this symbol represent?
Ω
Ohms
100
What does AC stand for?
Alternating Current
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What type of electrical current is used in automotive applications?
DC
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Describe how DC current flows
In a complete/continuous loop
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Here is the definition, what is the term?
Unit of electric current, measuring the rate at which electrical charge (electrons) flows through a conductor per second. Volume of electricity
Amps
200
What does this symbol represent?
A resistor
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Describe the flow or AC electricity
A rapid "vibrating" or back and forth motion
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What type of electrical current is transmitted through the powerlines on the street?
AC
300
What type of circuit goes in one loop, so that if one component goes out, all the other components in the circuit will also go out?
Series Circuit
300
A measure of electrical resistance in a circuit
Ohms
300
What does this symbol represent?
Light bulb
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14/2 is a type of Romex wire used in AC wiring. What does the "14" mean?
14-gauge wire
300
How many volts are standard square batteries, like the ones used for our bread boards?
9 Volts
400
What type of circuit allows components to function individually, so that if one goes out, the rest will still function?
Parallel
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Here is the definition, what is the term?
A passive, two-terminal electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electric current in a circuit
Resistor
400
What does this symbol represent?
Battery/Battery Cell
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How many wires would be found in 12/3 wire, including the bare copper ground?
4
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What does a 3-way switch circuit allow us to do?
Operate the same light with 2 separate switches
500
When using a bread board, does power travel through the lettered columns, or numbered rows?
Numbered rows
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LED is an abbreviation for a common type of light. What does it stand for?
Light Emitting Diode
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What does this symbol represent?
Switch
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What color is the neutral wire, and hot wire, in standard romex wire?
Neutral - White Hot - Black
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What does SPST stand for?
Single Pole Single Throw - a standard, single switch like what was used for your first practice circuit.