Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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current
A
movement of electrical charge
2
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voltage
A
Measure of electrical force
3
Q
circuit
A
a complete path for the flow of current
4
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ground
A
a physical electrical connection to the earth
5
Q
energized (live, “hot”)
A
similar terms meaning that a voltage is present that can cause a current, so there is a possibility of getting shocked
6
Q
conductor
A
material in which an electrical current moves easily
7
Q
neutral
A
at ground potential (0 volts) because of a connection to ground
8
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ampere (amp)
A
the unit used to measure current
9
Q
resistance
A
a material’s ability to decrease or stop electrical current
10
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ampacity
A
the maximum amount of current a wire can carry safely without overheating
11
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insulation
A
material that does not conduct electricity easily
