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What does an electrical circuit contain at a minimum?
What does an electrical circuit contain at a minimum?
A voltage source, a load, and conductors to carry the electrical current.
A type of subatomic particle with a positive charge is a(n) ____
A type of subatomic particle with a positive charge is a(n) ____
Proton
Which of the following is considered an insulator?
Which of the following is considered an insulator?
The voltage commonly supplied to a residence by the local utility is ____
The voltage commonly supplied to a residence by the local utility is ____
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Another term used for voltage is ____
Another term used for voltage is ____
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The color band that represents tolerance on a resistor is the ____
The color band that represents tolerance on a resistor is the ____
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In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is ____ the smallest resistance.
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is ____ the smallest resistance.
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Circuit continuity is checked using the ___ function of a multimeter.
Circuit continuity is checked using the ___ function of a multimeter.
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The power in a circuit with 120 volts and 5 amps is ____
The power in a circuit with 120 volts and 5 amps is ____
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Current is measured in units called ____
Current is measured in units called ____
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Joules are ____
Joules are ____
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All conductors have ____
All conductors have ____
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To find voltage when both current and resistance are known, use the formula ____
To find voltage when both current and resistance are known, use the formula ____
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A resistor with a color code of yellow, orange, red, and silver has a tolerance of ____
A resistor with a color code of yellow, orange, red, and silver has a tolerance of ____
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Ammeters measure ____
Ammeters measure ____
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The charged particles of an atom are called ____
The charged particles of an atom are called ____
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Conductors have ____ or fewer valence electrons.
Conductors have ____ or fewer valence electrons.
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The sum of the difference in potential of all the charges in an electrostatic field is called ____
The sum of the difference in potential of all the charges in an electrostatic field is called ____
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Electric charge is measured in ____
Electric charge is measured in ____
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Resistance is measured in ____
Resistance is measured in ____
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Find the resistance when the voltage is 120V and the current is 6A.
Find the resistance when the voltage is 120V and the current is 6A.
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An electromagnetic device used to control a mechanical device such as a valve is called a ____
An electromagnetic device used to control a mechanical device such as a valve is called a ____
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A device containing one or more coils of wire wrapped around a common core is called a ____
A device containing one or more coils of wire wrapped around a common core is called a ____
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A ____ is an electro-mechanical component used as a switching device.
A ____ is an electro-mechanical component used as a switching device.
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The change in voltage across a component is called a ____
The change in voltage across a component is called a ____
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A ____ circuit has only one route for current flow.
A ____ circuit has only one route for current flow.
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A ____ is a drawing in which symbols are used to represent the components in a system.
A ____ is a drawing in which symbols are used to represent the components in a system.
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A ____ is a component that normally opposes current flow in a DC circuit.
A ____ is a component that normally opposes current flow in a DC circuit.
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____ is the rate of doing work or the rate at which energy is used or dissipated.
____ is the rate of doing work or the rate at which energy is used or dissipated.
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_____ is a statement of the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
_____ is a statement of the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in an electrical circuit.
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An ___ is a material through which it is difficult to conduct an electric current.
An ___ is a material through which it is difficult to conduct an electric current.
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Consisting of two or more cells, ____ convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
Consisting of two or more cells, ____ convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
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The prefix used to indicate one million is ____.
The prefix used to indicate one million is ____.
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The prefix used to indicate one thousand is ____.
The prefix used to indicate one thousand is ____.
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____ is any substance that has mass and occupies space.
____ is any substance that has mass and occupies space.
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An ____ is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
An ____ is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
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The outermost ring of electrons orbiting the nucleus of an atom is known as the ____.
The outermost ring of electrons orbiting the nucleus of an atom is known as the ____.
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Found in the nuclei of atoms, ____ are electrically positive particles and ____ are electrically neutral particles.
Found in the nuclei of atoms, ____ are electrically positive particles and ____ are electrically neutral particles.
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The ____ is the center of an atom.
The ____ is the center of an atom.
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The ____ is the smallest particle of an element that will still retain the properties of that element.
The ____ is the smallest particle of an element that will still retain the properties of that element.
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The basic unit of measurement for electrical power is the ____.
The basic unit of measurement for electrical power is the ____.
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Study Notes
Electrical Circuits Concepts
- An electrical circuit requires at least a voltage source, load, and conductors.
- A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle.
- Common insulators include materials like porcelain, while metals like gold, copper, and silver are conductors.
Voltage and Current
- Typical household voltage supplied is 240 volts.
- Another term for voltage is electromotive force (emf).
- Current is measured in amperes, with power calculated using the formula P=IE; example: 120 volts and 5 amps equals 600 watts.
Resistors and Ohm's Law
- The fourth color band on a resistor indicates its tolerance.
- In parallel circuits, total resistance is less than the smallest resistance present.
- To find voltage when current and resistance are known, use E=IxR.
Measurement Tools
- Circuit continuity is checked with the ohmmeter function of a multimeter.
- Ammeters specifically measure current.
- Joules represent units of work and are associated with energy transfer.
Conductors and Insulators
- All conductors possess some resistance.
- Conductors typically have three or fewer valence electrons, enabling current flow; insulators are materials that resist electric current.
Electrical Components
- Solenoids are electromagnetic devices controlling mechanical devices like valves.
- Transformers consist of coils of wire around a common core for voltage adjustment.
- Relays function as electro-mechanical switches.
Circuit Types and Voltage Concepts
- A series circuit has only one path for current flow; a schematic is a symbolic representation of circuit components.
- Voltage drop refers to the change in voltage across a component in a circuit.
Energy and Power
- Power is the rate of doing work or the speed at which energy is used.
- Ohm's Law describes the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance.
Fundamental Electrical Concepts
- Insulators impede current flow, while batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy, comprising two or more cells.
- The prefix "Mega" signifies one million; "Kilo" signifies one thousand.
- Matter is defined as any substance that has mass and occupies space.
Atomic Structure
- Electrons, negatively charged particles, orbit the atom's nucleus, which contains positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons.
- The valence shell is the outermost electron ring, while the nucleus is the atom's center.
- An atom is the smallest unit that retains an element's properties.
Power Measurement
- Power is measured in watts, the fundamental unit for electrical energy consumption.
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