Electricity #1 ๐Ÿ’ก Flashcards

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is a form of energy that is produced by the movement of electric charges.

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How is electricity generated?

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Electricity can be generated from various sources such as wind, solar, hydro, gas, coal, or nuclear power.

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What is an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a complete path that allows the flow of electrons from one point to another.

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What is the difference between AC and DC current?

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AC (alternating current) constantly changes direction

While DC (direct current) flows in only one direction.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that easily conducts electricity, such as copper or aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct electricity, such as rubber or plastic.

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What is resistance?

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Resistance is a property of a material that resists the flow of electricity.

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What is a resistor?

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A resistor is a device that controls the flow of electricity by providing resistance.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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The unit for electric current is amperes (A).

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What is the unit of electric charge?

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The unit for electric charge is coulombs (C).

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What is a battery? ๐Ÿ”‹

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A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can be used to turn a circuit on or off.

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What is a fuse?

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A fuse is a device that protects a circuit from overloading and overheating.

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What is a circuit breaker?

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A circuit breaker is a device that automatically switches off a circuit when there is a fault.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a magnet that is created by passing an electrical current through a coil of wire.

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What is a solenoid?

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A solenoid is a coil of wire that produces a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.

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What is an electric motor?

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An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is an electric generator?

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An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is electric power?

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Electric power is the rate at which electrical energy is transferred or consumed.

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What is a capacitor?

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A capacitor is a component of an electrical circuit that stores electrical energy.

21
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What is an electric motor?

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An electric motor is a device that uses electricity to produce motion.

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What is an electric generator?

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An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

23
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What is electrostatic discharge?

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Electrostatic discharge is a sudden flow of electric charge between two objects with different electric potentials.

24
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What is grounding?

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Grounding refers to the process of connecting an electrical circuit to the earth, providing a path for excess current to flow safely.

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What is a power grid?

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A power grid is a network of power stations and transmission lines that distribute electrical power to consumers.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources that can be replenished, such as wind, solar, and hydro power.