Go with the Flow
It is the unit of electric current
Amperes (A)
The effect where electrical current passes through the human body, potentially causing injury or death
Electric Shock
Electrocution
A term for a wire carrying electrical current in a circuit
Live Wire
It is worn on the hand to protect users from electrical shocks or burns
Insulating Gloves
The time rate of change of charge
Electric Current
A type of wiring issue that can lead to electrical shocks
Faulty Wiring
Damaged Wiring
It is the color used to indicate a live wire
Brown Wire
Red Wire
A safety device that is used to protect against electrical overloads and short circuits in residential wiring
Circuit Breaker
It states that the algebraic sum of currents entering a node is zero
Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
An electrical system fault that can lead to an arc flash event, resulting in severe electrical burns and injuries
Short Circuit
Overcurrent Faults
Another name for a Live Wire
Hot Wire
An electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent protection of an electrical circuit
It is a type of device that allows current to flow in only one direction
Diode
A sudden sensation you might feel when touching a metal object after walking on a carpeted floor
Static Electricity
It prevents live wires from touching people or animals
Insulation
It is the separation between two circuits that restricts the direct current (DC)
Electrical Isolation