Military Flashcards: Electrical Terms

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Questions and Answers

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?

Capacitor Signup and view all the answers

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

A conductor (copper) Signup and view all the answers

The catalytic converter is part of?

Emission control system Signup and view all the answers

What stores oil for lubrication?

Oil pan Signup and view all the answers

Pistons are usually made of?

Aluminum Signup and view all the answers

Spaces are placed between slabs in concrete to allow for?

Expansion and contraction Signup and view all the answers

Frictional forces always oppose forces producing motion.

True Signup and view all the answers

This drive pulley always turns?

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

What does inept mean?

Bungling Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for an adage?

Proverb Signup and view all the answers

What does admonition mean?

Warning Signup and view all the answers

What does decry mean?

Disparage Signup and view all the answers

What is a moratorium?

Suspension Signup and view all the answers

What does cajole mean?

Wheedle Signup and view all the answers

What does unpretentious mean?

Simple Signup and view all the answers

What does broach mean?

Mention Signup and view all the answers

What does communique mean?

Message Signup and view all the answers

What does construe mean?

Interpret Signup and view all the answers

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

8/5x Signup and view all the answers

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

1/5 Signup and view all the answers

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

(2x + 3y)(x - y) 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.