Progress 1030 Flashcards

1
Q

Substance on which a physical object is composed is ___

A

Matter

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2
Q

Matter is composed of fundamental substances called

A

Elements

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3
Q

The smallest particle of an element that can exist alone or in combination is called

A

An atom

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4
Q

The smallest particle of a substance that maintains the properties of that substance is

A

a molecule

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5
Q

The law of electric charges states that like charges _____ and unlike charges ______

A

Repel ; Attract

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6
Q

______ is the cause static electricity

A

Friction

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7
Q

A material with free electrons is called a

A

Conductor

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8
Q

A material that retards the flow of electrons is called

A

An insulator

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9
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________, ________, and ________ are all terms used to describe electric pressure

A

Voltage, potential difference, and electromotive force

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10
Q

______ flows in one direction

A

Direct current

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11
Q

________ is supplied to most residences.

A

AC or alternating current

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12
Q

Current flow is measured in

A

Amperes

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13
Q

The opposition to electron flow is

A

Resistance

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14
Q

The rate at which electrons do work is

A

Power or electrical power

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15
Q

The measurement of power in an electrical circuit is

A

Watt or kilowatt

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16
Q

______ is the BTU output of the equipment divided by the power input with a seasonal adjustment.

A

Seer (seasonal energy efficiency rating)

17
Q

The mathematical relationship between the current electromotive force and resistance of electric circuit is known as

A

Ohms law

18
Q

Which of the following is produced around a conductor when current flows through the conductor?

A

Magnetism

19
Q

What are the results of clamping a clamp on ammeter around more than one conductor, specifically L1 and L2?

A

No reading

20
Q

If a conductor was wrapped around the jaws of a clamp of an ammeter four times, the proper reading would be what if the meter was reading 16 amps

A

4 amps

21
Q

When a circuit has a complete unbroken path, it is said to have

A

Continuity

22
Q

The most popular conductor used in the HVAC industry is

A

Copper

23
Q

The source of power must always be off when you’re reading ____

A

Resistance

24
Q

Power from the thermostat to fan relay coil. What color is that?

A

Green

25
Q

Power from the thermostat to the gas valve for our heating is what color

A

White

26
Q

Power from the transformer to the thermostat is what color

A

Red

27
Q

Power from the thermostat to the condensing unit relay or coil contactor is what color

A

Yellow

28
Q

What is our line 1 voltage? High power color is

A

Black

29
Q

What colors are ground for high power?

A

Green

30
Q

What colors is line 2 voltage for high power?

A

Red

31
Q

What color is neutral for high power?

A

White

32
Q

Air conditioning equipment is designed to operate at a voltage of plus or minus what percent

A

10%

33
Q

What would be the resistance of a circuit that is open?

A

Infinite

34
Q

What would be the resistance of a motor winding that is shorted?

A

0

35
Q

What’s be a resistance of a good motor?

A

20 ohms and 70 ohms (B & C)