19 practical electricity Flashcards
1
Q
Formula
Electrical Energy
A
E
= QV
= VIt
= I2Rt
= (V2/R)t
Q = charge
V = voltage
I = current
R = resistance
Unit: Joule, J
2
Q
Formula
Power
A
P
= E/t
= IV
= I2R
= V22/R
V = voltage
I = current
R = resistance
E = energy
Unit: Watt, W
3
Q
Formula
Electricity Consumption
A
EC = Pt
Unit:
Wh, Watt-hour
Kilowatt-Hour, kWh = 3.6 x 106 J
4
Q
Dangers
Electricity
A
- Damaged Wire Insulation
- Overheating of Cables
- Damp Conditions
5
Q
Safety Measures
Electricity
A
- Lightning Circuits
- Power Circuits
- Live Wire
- Neutral Wire
- Earth Wire
- Double Insulation
- Three-Pin Plug
- Switches
- Circuit Breakers