Week 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What term describes the interconnected network of generation facilities and transmission lines?
A
The Grid
2
Q
Electricity is generated in the range of volts to volts.
A
13,800 to 24,000
3
Q
Between which two elements of the electrical system is voltage normally stepped up?
A
Between generation and transmission
4
Q
Which element of the electrical system would a line operating at 7,200/12,470 exist?
A
Distribution
5
Q
E = I x R;
What does “E” represent?
What does “I” represent?
What does “R” represent?
A
E-Volts
I-Amps
R-Ohms
6
Q
True or False?
I = R/E
A
False
I = E/R
7
Q
One coulomb per second
A
Amp
8
Q
Which of the following is most affected by voltage? Conductor or insulator?
A
Insulator
9
Q
Unit of measure for current flow
A
Amp
