Electricity Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is electricity?

A

Electricity is the flow of electric charge, primarily through conductors.

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2
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True or False: Electricity can exist without a circuit.

A

False

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3
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What is the unit of electric current?

A

Ampere (A)

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4
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Fill in the blank: Voltage is measured in ______.

A

Volts

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5
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What is Ohm’s Law?

A

Ohm’s Law states that V = I * R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

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6
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Which material is usually a good conductor of electricity?

A

Copper

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7
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What is the difference between AC and DC?

A

AC (Alternating Current) changes direction periodically, while DC (Direct Current) flows in one direction.

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8
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True or False: Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current.

A

True

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9
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What is the SI unit of resistance?

A

Ohm (Ω)

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10
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Fill in the blank: A closed loop through which electricity flows is called a ______.

A

Circuit

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11
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What does a capacitor do?

A

A capacitor stores electrical energy in an electric field.

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12
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What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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A fuse protects the circuit by breaking the connection if the current exceeds a certain level.

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13
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True or False: Voltage can exist even when no current is flowing.

A

True

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14
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What is the primary function of a transformer?

A

A transformer changes the voltage level in an AC circuit.

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15
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What is the formula to calculate electrical power?

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Power (P) = Voltage (V) × Current (I)

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16
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Fill in the blank: The flow of electric charge is called ______.

17
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What is a circuit breaker?

A

A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that stops the flow of current in case of overload or short circuit.

18
Q

What type of current is typically used in homes?

A

Alternating Current (AC)

19
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True or False: Insulators allow electric current to flow freely.

20
Q

What is the role of an inductor in a circuit?

A

An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it.

21
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What does the term ‘grounding’ refer to in electrical systems?

A

Grounding refers to the process of transferring electricity directly to the earth to prevent electric shock.

22
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What is the primary advantage of using a three-phase power system?

A

A three-phase power system provides a more constant and reliable power supply.

23
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Fill in the blank: The rate at which electrical energy is consumed is called ______.

24
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What is an electrical circuit?

A

An electrical circuit is a closed path that allows electric current to flow.

25
True or False: Electrons flow from positive to negative terminals.
False
26
What is the role of a diode in an electrical circuit?
A diode allows current to flow in one direction only.
27
What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance known as?
Ohm's Law