Glossary Of Terms II

Question 1

J-Box (Junction Box)

Answer 1

An electrical enclosure containing mechanical connections of wire.

Question 2

Receptacles

Answer 2

Power sources located throughout a building to provide electricity where needed. (Also referred to as outlets)

Question 3

SealTite

Answer 3

An outdoor rated flexible electrical conduit

Question 4

Wire

Answer 4

A bare or insulated length of a conductor

Question 5

Wire Gauge

Answer 5

A system sizing of wire by the wire diameter starting at 000 as the largest to 40 as the smallest size.

Question 6

Wiring

Answer 6

A distributing network of wire that will conduct electricity to one or more receptacles, switches, and appliances throughout a home or office to provide electricity where needed

Question 7

Angle of Lag or Lead

Answer 7

Phase angle by which quantities of current and voltage follow one another

Question 8

Apparent Power

Answer 8

The product of applied voltage and current in a circuit that has capacitance or induction

Question 9

Back EMF

Answer 9

Electromotive force that induced in the start winding of a split phase motor when the start winding is “ de-energized.

Question 10

Brake Horsepower

Answer 10

Actual power output of a motor at full load