EPAS Flashcards
Who introduced the first electric battery?
COUNT ALESSANDRO VOLTA
Who invented the Galvanometer, and had the unit of current named after him?
ANDRE MARIE AMPERE
Who introduced the concept of Ohm’s Law?
GEORG SIMON OHM
Who introduced the principle of generator, and had the unit of capacitance named after him?
MICHAEL FARADAY
What are the sources of electricity?
PHOTO VOLTAIC CELL
BATTERY (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
GENERATOR
What is the function of a PRIMARY BATTERY?
It is DISPOSABLE.
What is the function of a SECONDARY BATTERY?
It is RECHARGABLE.
What is the function of a GENERATOR?
It converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
What are the conductors of electricity?
COPPER (MOST COMMONLY USED)
ALUMINUM (SECOND BEST)
SILVER (BEST FOR ELECTRICITY)
Types of generating power plant
HYDROELECTRIC, SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL, WIND, NUCLEAR, FOSSIL FUEL
Uses strong flow of water.
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT
Uses heat coming from the sun and the best application is in low lying areas.
SOLAR POWER PLANT
Uses heat coming from the Earth’s surface. Usually exists near an active volcano.
(HINT: Lesson natin as Science)
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT
Uses strong wind and large turbines usually applicable in areas with strong winds.
WIND POWER PLANT
Uses radiation to generate electricity.
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Uses fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and diesel.
FOSSIL FUEL POWER PLANT
Limit the flow of current ( The condition of the resistor is determined by testing using a multi tester and using resistor color coding)
RESISTOR
WHAT TYPE OF RESISTOR IS THIS?
The value is fixed.
FIXED RESISTOR
WHAT TYPE OF RESISTOR IS THIS?
The value can be varied.
VARIABLE RESISTOR
Stores electrical energy
CAPACITOR
WHAT TYPE OF CAPACITOR IS THIS?
Fixed value with polarity
FIXED POLARIZED CAPACITOR
WHAT TYPE OF CAPACITOR IS THIS?
Fixed value without polarity
FIXED NON-POLARIZED
WHAT TYPE OF CAPACITOR IS THIS?
The value can be changed
VARIABLE CAPACITY/CAPACITOR
The component that sends signal to the circuit on how it will function
TRANSISTOR