In Class Quizzes Flashcards
__________ is the study of stationary electric charges.
Electrostatics
_________ is a way to measure electrical charges.
Coulombs
_________ is a device that can increase or decrease voltage.
Transformer
_______ is a device that opens a circuit.
Switch
__________ has a good flow of electrical current, offers no resistance to the flow of electrons.
Conductors
__________ has tightly bound electrons, offers resistance to the flow of electrons.
Insulators
_________ provides protective measure when dealing with electricity and is the process of connecting an electrical device to the earth via a conductor.
Grounding
_________ inhibits the flow of electrons.
Resistor
_______ lines seen around a magnetic field are termed.
Flux
________ measures the strength of the magnetic field.
Tesla
__________ describe examples such as iron, cobalt, and nickel
Ferromagnetic
RULES FOR SERIES CIRCUITS
- Voltage
Vt=ItRt
Vt=V1+V2+V3
RULES FOR SERIES CIRCUIT
- Current
It=I1=I2=I3
RULES FOR SERIES CIRCUITS
- Resistance
Rt=R1+R2+R3
RULES FOR PARALLEL CIRCUIT
- Voltage
V1=V1=V2=V3
RULES FOR PARALLEL CIRCUIT
- Current
It=I1+I2+I3
RULES FOR PARALLEL CIRCUITS
- Resistance
1/Rt=1/R1+1/R2+1/R3
T or F - An open circuit provides a continuous flow of electricity.
FALSE
Electrical potential unit of measure
Volt (V)
Current unit of measure
Ampere (A or I)
Resistance unit of measure
Ohm
________ the study of electric charges in motion (electricity)
Electrodynamics
Expression of the difference in electric potential between two points defines this
Voltage
What are the two types of current?
Alternating and direct