30 Questions
What is the negatively charged particle of an Atom sometimes referred to as?
Electron
Which particle of an Atom is not electrically charged?
Neutron
What is the term applied to an atom or molecule which is not electrically balanced?
Ion
Who is the electrical pressure, causing electrons to move through a conductor, named after?
Alessandro Volta
What is the amount of current flow sent by one volt through the resistance of one Ohm?
Ampere
What is electricity defined as in terms of Electrons?
'Electrons in motion'
Who is known as the 'Father of Electricity'?
William Gilbert
What does the term 'Watt' represent in electricity?
Rate of power consumption
In the context of electricity, what does 'Resistance' refer to?
Opposition to current flow
How is electricity described as being discovered?
Accidentally by the ancient Greeks
What is a circuit in electrical terms?
Supply current to light and outlets
In direct current (DC) electricity, what is used to represent friction to current flow?
Resistance
In an electrical circuit, what happens to power loss when operating at increased voltage?
Decreases
For a circuit with higher resistance, what happens to the current?
Decreases
What is the power factor of an electric fan and blower connected to a 240 volts outlet with a power factor of 0.85?
0.85
What is the power factor of an electric motor with a trademark label of 2 horsepower, 240 volts, and 15 amperes?
0.64
What is the current flowing through a circuit with a resistance of 5 Ohms connected to a 120 volts supply?
15 A
What is the voltage in a circuit with a resistance of 20 Ohms and a current flow of 12 amperes?
240 V
What is required for an electric current to flow in a circuit?
A source of voltage, closed loop of wiring, electric load, means of opening and closing the circuit
Which factor influences conductor resistance based on the provided text?
Composition of the conductor
What is the direction of flow for Direct Current (DC) electricity?
From negative to positive
What generates Alternating Current (AC) electricity?
Generator
What is the frequency unit used to measure Alternating Current (AC)?
Hertz (Hz)
How does the length of wire affect resistance?
The longer the wire, the higher the resistance
In a parallel circuit, how are the loads connected?
Across the same voltage
What is synonymous with energy in electrical terms?
Fuel
How does voltage behave in a series connection of resistors?
It remains constant throughout
What is the standard wiring arrangement for house connections?
Parallel circuit
Which term refers to the rate at which energy is used?
Power
How can energy be expressed in electrical terms?
Kilowatt-hour
Test your knowledge on the basic particles of matter and their role in electricity. Identify the properties of electrons, protons, and neutrons in this introductory quiz.
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