Terms
Electricity
A form of energy that produces light, heat, and magnetic and chemical changes
What protects you and allows you to handle electric current
Insulators
What is a unit of electric strength
Amp or Ampere
Generators produce this type of current
Alternating
This is a safety device that contains a fine metal wire that allows current to flow through it
Fuse
Hetz
Rate of cycling, or frequency
Conductors
What is unit electric Resistance
OHM
Most common current used in the business and home
Alternating Current (AC)
What is a 3-plug or 3-prong system
features grounded outlets with a round hole for grounding conductor in addition to the two vertical slots
Insulator
What are the best conductors
Silver and copper
What is a unit of electric Pressure
Volt
This means the appliance has been certified to operate safely under the instructions specify
UL Listing
This is a stationary electric charge
Static Electricity
Ohm
A unit of electric resistance
What is Electric Shock
A break in any electrical cord can put you or your client in contact with an active current
What is a measure of how much electrical energy or power is being used per second
Watt
Refers to the negative and positive poles at the ends of a circuit
Polarity
A reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current
Circuit Breaker
Watt
A measure of how much electrical energy (power) is being used per second
The human body is composed of how much water
approximately 60% water
1,000 watts equal one
Kilowatt
Waveform
This outlet is recommended for installation in any area where water and electricity could come in contact
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter