chapter 2-3 Flashcards
What us power?
Watts
What is resistance?
Ohms
What is Current?
Amps
What is (E)?
Voltage
What is the electric quantities wheel?
the equations on how to calculate Voltage, Amps, Ohms, and Watts
What is Ohms law
(P), (E), (I), and (R) are proportional. If one value rose another may drop
Direct electrical definition?
the current is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to resistance
How many watts is 1hp?
746 watts
Is a lightbulb high or low resistance conductor?
High resistance
Where does power originate?
Generation facility
What effects wire size?
Amps
What is an Ac tower and how many wires does it have?
Alternating current and has 3 wires
What is a Dc tower and how many wires does it have?
Direct current and 1-2 wires
What are the four main elements of power?
Generation, Distribution, Transmission, Subtransmission
What is (R)?
Ohms