Basic Electricity
What is the basic component of electricity, often compared to water flowing through pipe?
Current
What tool is essential for soldering and requires caution due to high temperatures?
Soldering iron
When is a student allowed to Solder?
Done safety lesson & Passed safety quiz
What stores and pushes electricity?
Battery/ Power Source
What is a Tinkercad electrical used for?
Building and testing circuits
This term describes the "pressure" of electricity, similar to the height of water in a tank.
Voltage
What are the 2 types of soldering you will do in class?
Wire-Wire(Components) & Circuit Boards
Are you allowed to Solder a live circuit?
Absolutely NOT
Battery or Outlet
What component limits current in a circuit and is measured in ohms?
Resistor
What is the purpose of a schematic diagram?
To represent the layout of an electronic circuit
What are the two main types of electricity?
Static and Current
Why is it important to use flux while soldering?
To prevent oxidation and help solder flow
Name one type of clothing or accessory that should be avoided when working with electricity.
Metallic items like rings or watches
Name the passive component that can transfer energy between two circuits
Transformer
What must be connected securely before soldering on a breadboard?
You can not Solder a breadboard
Define the unit of measurement for current flow in a circuit.
FULL WORD, NOT ABBREVIATION
Amperes, or Amp
What is the recommended action to take if solder fumes are present?
Use a fan or ventilation/ Blowing it away
What is important to remember after unplugging a soldering iron?
The Soldering Iron will remain hot for some time after it is turned off.
What type of diode emits light when a current flows through it?
LED - Light Emitting Diode
What is the term for soldering wires without a circuit board?
Freehand soldering
Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) are examples of what?
Types of electricity flow
What happens if a solder joint moves before it cools?
(It becomes a cold solder joint
Name the most important rule when soldering?
Wear safety glasses when using a soldering iron.
What active component can amplify signals and has three terminals?
Transistor
Why is it important to inspect solder joints after soldering?
To detect defects like shorts or cold joints