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Building Utilities 2 Mod 1 Flashcards

1
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science dealing with the
phenomena from the existence and
interaction of electric charges

A

Electricity

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2
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In ___, A _______ philosopher named _______discovered static energy by
rubbing amber with silk

A

600BC; Greek; Thales
Miletus

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3
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One of the pioneers in the study of
electricity and magnetism, Termed the word “electricity” from the greek word “electron” which means amber

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William Gilbert

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4
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Connected electricity and lightning
(claimed that lightning
has electromagnetism); Used “Kite experiment”

A

Benjamin Franklin

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5
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Created the first chemical battery
which is called the “voltaic pile”

A

Allesandro Volta

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6
Q

the first one to demonstrate the
incandescent light bulb, the first
practical electric incandescent bulb

A

Thomas Edison

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7
Q

Introduced advanced digital
technology to electricity distribution
and management

A

Smart Grid Systems

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8
Q

Breakthrough in photovoltaic cells,
wind turbines, and energy storage
systems

A

Renewable Energy

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9
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A negatively charged particle

A

Electron (-)

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A positively charged particle

A

Proton (+)

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11
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A neutral uncharrged particle

A

Neutron

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12
Q

Fundamental property of matter
responsible for electricity

A

Electric Charge

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13
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Loosely bound electrons on the
outer most shell which can
participate in the formation of a
chemical bond

A

Valence Electrons

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14
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Also known as “Electrostatic; Caused by the transfer of electrons through friction or contact, leading to an imbalance of charges

A

Static Electricity

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15
Q

A machine that generates static electricity

A

Van de Graff

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16
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Also known as “Current Electricity”
or “Electrodynamic”; The continuous flow of electric charges through a conductor

A

Dynamic Electricity

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17
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Uses flowing or falling water to
generate electricity often through
dams

A

Hydropower (Water energy)

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18
Q

Uses wind turbines that convert wind
kinetic energy into electricity

A

Wind energy

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19
Q

Uses Earth’s internal heat

A

Geothermal energy

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20
Q

Uses sunlight using solar panels or
photovoltaic cells

A

Solar Energy

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21
Q

Uses organic materials like wood,
agricultural residues or animal waste

A

Biomass Energy

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22
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Naturally replenished and sustainable type of energy

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Renewable Energy Sources

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23
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Generated through nuclear fission of uranium or plutonium; Low greenhouse gas emission, but produces radioactive waste

A

Nuclear Energy

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24
Q

A network of conductor and
equipment designed to carry,
distribute and convert electrical
power safely from the point of
delivery to the various loads around
the building that consume the
electrical energy

A

Electrical system

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25
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Force or pressure that pushes electric charges through a circuit

A

Voltage

26
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Flow of electric charges through a
conductor

A

Current

27
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Two types of Current

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Direct and Alternating

28
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Opposition to the flow of electric
current

A

Resistance

29
Q

Rate at which electrical energy is
used or transferred; Product of Voltage and Current

A

Power

30
Q

Describes the relationship between
voltage, current, and resistance in a
circuit

A

Ohms Law

31
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Ohms Law focuses on

A

Electrical resistance and current flow

32
Q

A ratio that implies that the circuit is
balanced in proportion.

A

1:1:1 Ratio

33
Q

ratio that implies that the circuit
operates with high voltage relative to
current and resistance

A

2:1:1 Ratio

34
Q

ratio that implies that the circuit
has high current relative to voltage
and resistance; Overheating, Short circuit

A

1:2:1 Ratio

35
Q

The maximum current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously

A

Ampacity

36
Q

ratio that implies that the circuit
has high resistance relative to
voltage and current

A

1:2:1 Ratio

37
Q

measure of the opposition to alternating current presented by the combined effect of
resistance and reactance in a circuit

A

Impedence

38
Q

Describes the relationship between
power, voltage and current in a circuit

A

The Watts Law

39
Q

The Watts Law focuses on

A

energy consumption and power delivery

40
Q

Flow of charged particles such as electrons or ions moving through an electrical conductor or space

A

Electric Current

41
Q

foundation for understanding and designing electrical circuit enabling precise calculations for voltage, current, resistance and power

A

Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law

42
Q

Simplifies electrical concept to how
water flows through pipes

A

Water Hose Analogy

43
Q

Involves a positive and negative terminal; Continuous and moves in one direction

A

Direct Current (DC)

44
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Involves two identical terminals; Constantly changes directions

A

Alternating Current (AC)

45
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A closed loop of electrical component that allows electric current to flow, enabling the operation of electrical devices or systems

A

Electrical Circuit

45
Q

Essential parts of the electrical system that are required for its basic operation

A

Main components

46
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Pathway that carries electrical current between components; connects all components in the system

A

Conductor

47
Q

The component that uses electrical energy to work

A

Load Device

48
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Allows users to manage when energy is delivered to load device; Regulates the operation of the electrical circuit

A

Control Device

49
Q

Ensures the system shuts off if there’s a fault

A

Protective Device

50
Q

A circuit with the basic components required for electrical flow

A

Simple Circuit

51
Q

A complete and uninterrupted circuit that allows the flow of electricity from the power source to the load device and back; components are connected properly, creating loop

A

Closed Circuit

52
Q

A circuit where there is a break or interruption, preventing the flow of electricity

A

Open Circuit

53
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A circuit where components are connected one after the other in a single path

A

Series Circuit

54
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A circuit where components are connected across the same voltage source, forming multiple paths

A

Parallel Circuit

55
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A combination of series and parallel circuit

A

Series- Parallel Circuit

56
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A faulty circuit where electricity bypasses the intended load and flows directly back to the power source

A

Short Circuit

57
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1+1

A

2

58
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3+3

A

6

59
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5+5

A

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