Military Flashcards: Electrical Terms
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What does AC stand for?

  • Constant voltage
  • Variable frequency
  • Alternating current (correct)
  • Direct current
  • Silicon chips are used primarily in?

    Integrated circuits

    What does a standard multimedia not measure?

    Frequency

    What cannot be used to store electrical charge?

    <p>Capacitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A material that has very high resistance to the flow of electric current is?

    <p>A conductor (copper)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The catalytic converter is part of?

    <p>Emission control system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stores oil for lubrication?

    <p>Oil pan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pistons are usually made of?

    <p>Aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spaces are placed between slabs in concrete to allow for?

    <p>Expansion and contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Frictional forces always oppose forces producing motion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This drive pulley always turns?

    <p>Faster than pulley A, or C but not pulley B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does inept mean?

    <p>Bungling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for an adage?

    <p>Proverb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does admonition mean?

    <p>Warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does decry mean?

    <p>Disparage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a moratorium?

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cajole mean?

    <p>Wheedle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does unpretentious mean?

    <p>Simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does broach mean?

    <p>Mention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does communique mean?

    <p>Message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does construe mean?

    <p>Interpret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Solve for x: $3/5 + x = $

    <p>8/5x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Solve for k: $4/3 * 3/4 = 5k$

    <p>1/5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Factor the expression $2x^2 + xy + 3y^2$:

    <p>(2x + 3y)(x - y)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electrical Terms

    • AC stands for Alternating Current, a type of electrical current that reverses direction periodically.
    • Silicon chips are key components in Integrated Circuits, essential for electronic devices.
    • Frequency is a standard measurement not utilized in multimedia.
    • A capacitor cannot be employed to store electrical charge, as it primarily stores energy in an electric field.
    • A conductor, such as copper, has very high resistance to the flow of electric current, allowing efficient electrical transmission.

    Automotive Components

    • The catalytic converter is a crucial element of the emission control system in vehicles, reducing harmful emissions.
    • An oil pan stores oil for lubrication in an engine, ensuring smooth operation and cooling of moving parts.
    • Pistons in engines are typically constructed from aluminum, providing a balance of strength and lightness.

    Construction Concepts

    • Spaces between concrete slabs in city sidewalks are necessary for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes, preventing cracking.

    Physics Principles

    • Frictional forces always oppose the forces responsible for motion, playing a vital role in movement resistance.
    • A drive pulley can rotate faster than pulley A or C, but at a different speed compared to pulley B, illustrating the mechanics of pulley systems.

    Vocabulary Development

    • "Inept" means bungling or lacking skill, often used to describe poor performance.
    • An "adage" refers to a well-known proverb that conveys a general truth or piece of advice.
    • "Admonition" is a form of warning, often used in the context of caution or reprimand.
    • To "decry" means to disparage, denounce, or publicly express disapproval.
    • A "moratorium" signifies a suspension or temporary pause in activity or process.
    • To "cajole" means to persuade someone through flattery or gentle urging.
    • The term "unpretentious" describes something that is simple and modest, lacking in extravagance.
    • To "broach" means to mention or introduce a topic for discussion.
    • A "communique" is a message or announcement, often used in formal communication.
    • To "construe" means to interpret or understand in a particular way.

    Mathematical Expressions

    • Solving the expression 3/5 + x results in 8/5x.
    • In the equation 4/3 * 3/4 = 5k, the value of k is determined to be 1/5.
    • The polynomial expression 2x^2 + xy + 3y^2 can be factored into (2x + 3y)(x - y).

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards focusing on electrical engineering terms relevant to the military context. Each card features a word along with its definition, enhancing your understanding of critical concepts such as alternating current and capacitors.

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