terms
measure of electric force
Volt
a substance which electricity can pass through easily
conductor
how to rescue someone touching a live wire
if possible turn off power, use a non conductor to move the person away, dont touch them.
current that can regularly reverse direction
Alternating current
a looped path through which electrical current can pass
circuit
to connect any part of electrical system to ground or other conducting body
Ground
a substance or device which does not readily conduct electricity
insulator
acronym to determine how to treat some one who is unconscious
ABCD
Travels in a constant current
Direct Current
when electricity follows a shorter unintended path to
short circuit
unit of measuring the strength of an electrical current
Amp (Ampere)
the opposition against transfer of electrons
Resistance
treating an electrical burn
treat as normal burn
developed direct current
Thomas Edison
when you put to much strain on an electrical circuit
Overloading
the difference in electrical potential between a starting point and endpoint
Potential difference
the unit of measure for resistance
Ohm
what to do in electrical storm
if inside, avoid appliances and conductors, if outside avoid lone trees and high places. stand 100ft apart and do the lightning crouch
What popular ACDC song starts with the word ''Thunder''
Thunderstruck
wht to do when a breaker trips
make sure to hange what caused the trip, then switch off, then back to on
A device built to adjust the current traveling through a circuit
Rheostat
A device which converts alternating current to direct current
Rectifier
electrical fire
dont use water,, turn off power if possible, use class c fire extinguisher, call fire department
Current that work well over long distances
Alternating current
houses built before the 1950s probably have these instead of circuit breakers
fuses