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Which of the following is NOT a function in aircraft that relies on electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a function in aircraft that relies on electricity?
What is the flow of electrons through a conductor known as?
What is the flow of electrons through a conductor known as?
Who was one of the first individuals to record mentions of electricity as early as 500 B.C.?
Who was one of the first individuals to record mentions of electricity as early as 500 B.C.?
In which direction do many textbooks claim current flows from?
In which direction do many textbooks claim current flows from?
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What did Thales observe attracted light objects when rubbed with substances like amber or jet?
What did Thales observe attracted light objects when rubbed with substances like amber or jet?
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Which newer aircraft designs mentioned rely entirely on electrically actuated flight controls?
Which newer aircraft designs mentioned rely entirely on electrically actuated flight controls?
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Which unit is equivalent to 6.28 x 10^18 electrons?
Which unit is equivalent to 6.28 x 10^18 electrons?
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What is the symbol used to represent electrical quantity?
What is the symbol used to represent electrical quantity?
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What causes electrons to flow in a circuit?
What causes electrons to flow in a circuit?
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What is the standard unit of resistance in an electrical circuit?
What is the standard unit of resistance in an electrical circuit?
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Which term represents the amount of power dissipated when one amp of current flows under a force of one volt?
Which term represents the amount of power dissipated when one amp of current flows under a force of one volt?
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What is typically used to generate power?
What is typically used to generate power?
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What happens to the force between two electrically charged objects if the distance between them is cut in half?
What happens to the force between two electrically charged objects if the distance between them is cut in half?
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What do the lines of electrostatic force represent between two opposite charges?
What do the lines of electrostatic force represent between two opposite charges?
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When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, what charge does the glass rod acquire?
When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, what charge does the glass rod acquire?
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What happens when a neutrally charged pith ball touches a positively charged rod?
What happens when a neutrally charged pith ball touches a positively charged rod?
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How do the attracting and repelling forces between charges vary with distance?
How do the attracting and repelling forces between charges vary with distance?
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What term is also used to refer to electrostatic fields?
What term is also used to refer to electrostatic fields?
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What must be done prior to fueling an aircraft to prevent incidents?
What must be done prior to fueling an aircraft to prevent incidents?
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How does a glass rod become negatively charged?
How does a glass rod become negatively charged?
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What happens when a charged rod contacts a neutral pith ball?
What happens when a charged rod contacts a neutral pith ball?
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Why should airplanes and fuel trucks be grounded together before fueling?
Why should airplanes and fuel trucks be grounded together before fueling?
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What happens when a glass rod with excess electrons is held close to a suspended pith ball with a neutral charge?
What happens when a glass rod with excess electrons is held close to a suspended pith ball with a neutral charge?
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What occurs when like charges are present on a glass rod and a pith ball?
What occurs when like charges are present on a glass rod and a pith ball?
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What is the practical unit of measure for power?
What is the practical unit of measure for power?
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In electrical terms, how many watts are equivalent to 1 horsepower?
In electrical terms, how many watts are equivalent to 1 horsepower?
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How is power defined in physics?
How is power defined in physics?
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If a motor requires 1,657.8 watts to produce 2 horsepower, what is the motor's efficiency?
If a motor requires 1,657.8 watts to produce 2 horsepower, what is the motor's efficiency?
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What mathematical operation should be performed to find 'R' in the equation P = IE?
What mathematical operation should be performed to find 'R' in the equation P = IE?
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To determine an unknown quantity in electricity, what should be covered with your thumb?
To determine an unknown quantity in electricity, what should be covered with your thumb?
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