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Electricity Basics Flashcards

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Define Electric Current

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The flow of electricity along a conductor

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Define Electricity

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A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic, and chemical changes

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Define Conductor

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily

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Define load

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The technical term for any electrically powered appliance

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Define Insulator

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A material does not allow the flow of electric current

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Define Amp

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A unit of electric STRENGTH

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Define Volt

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A unit of electric PRESSURE

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Define Ohm

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A unit of electric RESISTANCE

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Define Watt

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A measure of electrical energy being used

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Define Electrotherapy

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The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin

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What is Electric Current?

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The flow of electricity along a conductor

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What is a constant currentt in which electrons move at an even rate and flows in one direction?

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Direct Current

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What is a rapid oscillating, cycle that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and other?

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Alternating Current

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What is the term for cycling occurs per second?

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Frequency

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What changes Direct Current to Alternating Current?

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Converter (think of religious strict person, being changed to crazy non religious persons…)

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What changes Alternating Current to Direct Current?

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Rectifier (creating one way)

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This indicates the # of cycles per second that a generator alternates current.

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Hertz rating

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What is a conductor?

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A material that transport electricity easily

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What is a material that does not allow a current to pass through it?

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Insulator

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What is a Electric Shock Generator?

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It is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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What is the Underwriter’s Laboratory?

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It is a certified stamp saying this appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions

Electricity and Electricacl Equipment (2 decks)

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