Conductors

Question 1

What material has a large number of free electrons

Answer 1

A conductor

Question 2

What is dielectric strength

Answer 2

Refers to the strength of the installation of a conductor

Question 3

Name. Two materials used for semi conductors

Answer 3

Silicon and germanium

Question 4

Factors that affect resistance of a conductor

Answer 4

Length of conductor
Cross-sectional area
Type of material it is made from
The temperature of the material

Question 5

Describe a positive temperature coefficient

Answer 5

Temperature goes up resistance increases

Question 6

What is the negative temperature coefficient

Answer 6

Resistance goes down as temperature increases

Question 7

What four factors affect the resistance of a conductor

Answer 7

MALT

Material
Temperature
area
length of conductor

Question 8

The resistance of a conductor is proportional to it’s size

True or false.

Answer 8

False

The resistance of a conductor is inversely proportional to it’s size.

Question 9

3 most common conductive materials

Answer 9

Copper
Aluminum
Steel