chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

an interconnected network of generation and transmission lines?

A

The grit

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2
Q

where is voltage normally stepped up?

A

Generation facility

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3
Q

A voltage of 7200/1240 would be apart of which system?

A

distribution/Y system

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4
Q

what does “E” represent?

A

Voltage

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5
Q

What does “I” represent?

A

Amps

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6
Q

What does “R” represent?

A

Ohms

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7
Q

True or False? I=R/E

A

False. P=I/E

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8
Q

what is one Coulomb per second?

A

Amp

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9
Q

Unit measure for current flow?

A

Amp

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10
Q

Electricity is generated in the range of ___ volts to _____ volts

A

13,800, 24,000

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11
Q

Unit of measure for electromotive pressure?

A

Volts

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12
Q

What is most affected by Voltage?

A

Insulator

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13
Q

A system voltage of 7200/12470, which voltage is line to neutral voltage?

A

7200

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14
Q

Increasing the speed of the magnet and strength affects what value?

A

Volts

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15
Q

A household voltage would be apart off what system?

A

Distrobution

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16
Q

One amp produced by one volt is?

A

1 ohm

17
Q

What would cause the wire to melt?

A

excessive amperage

18
Q

A coulomb is?

A

A quanity measurement of electrons

19
Q

A watt is a measurement for?

A

Power

20
Q

Why are transmission structures taller?

A

Higher Voltage

21
Q

An Ohm is a measurement of what?

A

resistance

22
Q

How much can a volt meter read up to?

A

480 volts

23
Q

Higher the amperage means?

A

Bigger the wire

24
Q

Distance effects _____?

A

Voltage

25
Q

What direction can you read Amperage?

A

In front of you

26
Q

Delta systems can only go ______ to _____ and have no _______

A

phase, phase, neutral

27
Q

3 phase power always has a _______

A

Nuetral

28
Q

Volt meter reads the average of the ____?

A

soundwave

29
Q

If voltage goes up you have to?

A

space the lines