Glossary of Terms II

Question 1

Induction

Answer 1

The magnetism produced in a conductor or coil by the flow of current through a conductor. (Also referred to as magnetic induction.)

Question 2

Insulator

Answer 2

A material that retards the flow of electrons or electricity.

Question 3

Law of Electric Charges

Answer 3

Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.

Question 4

Load

Answer 4

Electric devices that consume electrical energy and converts it into heat, light, sound or magnetism, a form of work

Question 5

Negative

Answer 5

An electrical terminal or charge having a surplus of electrons

Question 6

Ohm

Answer 6

The unit of measurement of electrical resistance

Question 7

Positive

Answer 7

An electrical terminal or charge having a deficiency of electrons.

Question 8

Resistance

Answer 8

The opposition of current flow

Question 9

Switch

Answer 9

An electrical device that connects or interrupts an electrical circuit

Question 10

Volt

Answer 10

The unit measurement of electrical potential or voltage.