Chapter 9 Electricity Test Questions Flashcards
an example of a conductor is _____
The human body
______ is a form of energy that produces magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects while in motion.
Electricity
An electric _________ is composed of a conductor and an insulator.
Wire
The current in a circuit can be controlled with an adjustable _________ called a rheostat
Resistor
___________ current is constant, even flowing current that travels in one direction only
Direct
Alternating current is a rapid and interrupted current that produces a __________ action
Mechanical
A_______________ is a device that changes direct current to alternating current
Converter
A ______________is a device that changes alternating current to direct current
Rectifier
The volt is the unit that measures the pressure that pushes a flow of _________ through a conductor
Electrons
The ___________ of an electrical current is measured in ohms
Resistance
The amount of electric energy being used in one ______ is measured in watts
Second
A___________ is a device that prevents too much current from passing through a circuit.
Fuse
The function of a ________ _________ is to shut off an electric circuit at the first sign of an overload.
Circuit breaker
All electrical appliances must have ____________________ electrical connections
At least two
Do not touch any _______ while using an electrical appliance
Metal