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Electricity And Lighting (Chapter 11) Flashcards

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Why is electric very important?

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It is a very important part of everyday life. It is used in homes and workplaces for many purpose

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What are conductors?

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Are material containing eclectic charges which can flow freely

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Example of conductor

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Metal, sliver, copper

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What are insulator?

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Are material in which eclectic charges can not flow freely

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Example of insulator

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Wood, plastic, rubber, glass

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What are Semi conductors?

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Are material that is both good conductors and insulator

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Example of Semi conductors

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Silicon, germanium

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What is one use of a Conductors?

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To make electricity wires

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What is one use of Insulator?

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To cover electrical wires and to ensure certain appliances

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What is one use of Semi conductors?

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To make Electrionic components

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11
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What is a Electric circuits?

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Is a complete path or loop through electrons can flow from a source and then return to the source

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What are the main importance electrical quantities?

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Voltage, Current, Resistance and Power

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What is voltage SI unit and symbol?

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The SI unit is volt and the symbol is V

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What is Current SI unit and symbol?

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The SI unit is ampere and the symbol is A

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What is Resistance SI unit and symbol?

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The SI unit is ohm and the symbol is a horse shoe

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What is Power SI unit and symbol?

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The SI unit is watt and the symbol is W

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How to calculate Voltage?

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Voltage=Current(I)×Resistances(R)

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How to calculate Power?

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Power=Voltage(V) × Current (I)

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How to calculate Resistance?

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Resistance=Voltage (V) ÷ Current (C)

20
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What colour is used for Earth wires?

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Green and yellow

21
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What colour is used for live wires?

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Brown

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What colour is used for Neutral wires?

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Blue

23
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What happens when a circuit is overload?

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There will be overheating, destroying of insulation and even causing fires

24
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What is a fuse?

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Is a short wire that melts and breaks a circuit when the current exceeds a certain value

25
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How does a fuse protect an appliances such as a hairdryer?

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