Electrical Flashcards

1
Q

A Metal that can be easily magnetized by a solenoid is said to have…

A

High Permeability

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2
Q

When a conductor is passed through a magnetic field, _____________ is created.

A

Induced current

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3
Q

A material whose Atoms have free electrons in its outer valance (orbit) is said to be…

A

A good conductor

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4
Q

If the resistance in an electrical circuit was constant but the voltage doubled, what effect would this have on the circuit amperage?

A

It would double

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5
Q

In North America how many hertz in a second would it be?

A

60 hertz

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6
Q

In a series circuit the _____________ stays constant throughout the circuit.

A

Amperage

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7
Q

The neutral wire, or ground circuit conductor, in residential wiring is colored?

A

White

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8
Q

Which part of the atom is positively charged?

A

Protons

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9
Q

The ampere (I) is a measure of?

A

Flow

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10
Q

If an Atom has more protons than electrons it is said to have a __________ charge?

A

Positive charge

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11
Q

What is the smallest part into which you can divide matter without changing its make up?

A

A molecule

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12
Q

What is a moving electric charge called?

A

Electric current

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13
Q

What is a stationary electric charge called?

A

Static electricity

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14
Q

Of what are molecules made?

A

Atoms

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15
Q

Like charges _____________ each other.

A

Repel

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16
Q

What is magnetic flux?

A

The entire magnetic field surrounding a magnet

17
Q

Higher current in a conductor causes _____________ magnetic fields around the conductor

A

Stronger

18
Q

Name three good conductors?

A
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • copper
19
Q

Name three good insulators

A
  • Glass
  • Mica
  • plastics
20
Q

Name the two most common semiconductor materials

A
  • Silicon

- germanium

21
Q

Current flow from a positive to negative is called?

A

Conventional flow