ELECTRICITY 101
The movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor is _________
What is ELECTRICITY?
This common part prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit. Not a resistor....
What is FUSE?
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes electric current forward through a conductor.
What is a VOLT?
The distance between successive peaks of electromagnetic waves.
What is wavelength?
What is direct current?
DC or a similar description
Electricity will pass through this type of material easily.
What is a CONDUCTOR?
A type of electrical switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit..(8083....)
What is CIRCUIT BREAKER.
A unit that measures the resistance of an electric current.
What is OHM?
The part of the electrogmagnetic spectrum that can be seen.
What is visible light.
What is alternating current?
AC or an acceptable description
The flow of electricity along a conductor.
What is ELECTRIC CURRENT?
______________completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away.
What is grounding?
Unit that measures the strength of an electric current.
What is an AMP or AMPERE?
The measurement of the distance between two wavelengths.
What is Waveform.
The apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current.
What is an INVERTER?
This does not transmit electricity. Another name for a non-conductor.
What is a insulator?
What is one of the first rules of electrical safety?
You should not allow yourself to become part of the circuit.
Measures how much electric power is being used in one second.
What is WATT?
Which scientist planned and tried to implement a grid to deliver DC power to your homes?
Who is Thomas Edison
An apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current.
What is a RECTIFIER?
The 'complete path' that negative and positive electric currents take from the generating source through the conductors and back to the generating source.
What is an ELECTRIC CIRCUIT?
What should you do if your workmate is being electrocuted or find them unconscious?
Run to the turn off the circuit and remove them without directly touching them.
The electricity in your house runs in _________Hz
What is 60 Hz
When this scientist was not paid by Edison, he set out to develop a power grid using AC, saving millions of dollars (trillions in today's $).
Nikoli or Nikola Tesla
Flashlights, cell phones, and cordless tools use this type of current ___________ produced by batteries.
What is Direct current.