Electrical Power Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of electrical power
A
electrical energy transferred per second
2
Q
How would increasing the voltage affect the size of the current flowing through a circuit?
A
a greater voltage would produce a greater current
3
Q
How would decreasing the resistance affect the size of the current flowing through a circuit?
A
the smaller the resistance, the greater the current
4
Q
How would increasing the voltage or resistance affect the power developed across components in a circuit?
A
the power developed would be greater
5
Q
A 3 Amp fuse should be selected for…
A
most appliances rated up to 720 W
6
Q
A 13 Amp fuse should be selected for…
A
appliances rated over 720 W
