Electricity Basics Flashcards
Define Electric Current
The flow of electricity along a conductor
Define Electricity
A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic, and chemical changes
Define Conductor
A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily
Define load
The technical term for any electrically powered appliance
Define Insulator
A material does not allow the flow of electric current
Define Amp
A unit of electric STRENGTH
Define Volt
A unit of electric PRESSURE
Define Ohm
A unit of electric RESISTANCE
Define Watt
A measure of electrical energy being used
Define Electrotherapy
The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin
What is Electric Current?
The flow of electricity along a conductor
What is a constant currentt in which electrons move at an even rate and flows in one direction?
Direct Current
What is a rapid oscillating, cycle that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and other?
Alternating Current
What is the term for cycling occurs per second?
Frequency
What changes Direct Current to Alternating Current?
Converter (think of religious strict person, being changed to crazy non religious persons…)
What changes Alternating Current to Direct Current?
Rectifier (creating one way)
This indicates the # of cycles per second that a generator alternates current.
Hertz rating
What is a conductor?
A material that transport electricity easily
What is a material that does not allow a current to pass through it?
Insulator
What is a Electric Shock Generator?
It is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
What is the Underwriter’s Laboratory?
It is a certified stamp saying this appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions
