Electrical Grid 1

Question 1

Define: The Volt

Answer 1

The “volt,” a measurement of electrical pressure or electromotive force.

Question 2

Define: The Coulomb

Answer 2

The coulomb is a quantity measurement of electrons.

Question 3

Define: The Amp

Answer 3

The amp is defined as one coulomb per second.

Question 4

Define: The Ohm

Answer 4

The ohm is a unit of resistance.

Question 5

Define: The Watt

Answer 5

The watt is a unit of electrical power.

Question 6

In the electrical system, one of the four main elements, generation, is usually generated at how many volts?

Answer 6

13.8 kV to 24 kV and is immediately stepped up to higher transmission voltages levels

Question 7

In the electrical system, one of the four main elements, transmission, is usually generated at how many volts?

Answer 7

230 kV to 765 kV

Question 8

In the electrical system, one of the four main elements, subtransmission , is usually generated at how many volts?

Answer 8

44 kV to 138 kV

Question 9

In the electrical system, one of the four main elements, distribution, is usually generated at how many volts?

Answer 9

7200/12470 volts to 19900/34500 volts

Question 10

One horsepower is equal to how many watts?

Answer 10

746 watts

Question 11

Handheld voltmeters are used for reading voltages up to ___.

Answer 11

480 volts

Question 12

True or false: The voltage will be increased if the strength of the magnet, and the speed at which is passes the conductor, are increased.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Voltage is always measured between how many points?