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Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
V = \( I \times R \) = \( 2 \times 90 \) = 180 V
From what energy do photovoltaic cells produce electrical energy?
nuclear |
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magnetic |
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chemical |
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sun |
A photovoltaic cell (also known as a solar cell) converts energy from the sun into electrical energy.
What is the primary difference between a rectifier and an inverter?
a rectifier converts an AC input to DC while an inverter converts a DC input to AC |
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a rectifier strips out the DC portion of electricity while an inverter strips out the AC portion |
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a rectifier strips out the AC portion of electricity while an inverter strips out the DC portion |
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a rectifier converts a DC input to AC while an inverter converts an AC input to DC |
A diode allows current to pass easily in one direction and blocks current in the other direction. Diodes are commonly used for rectification which is the conversion of alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Because a diode only allows current flow in one direction, it will pass either the upper or lower half of AC waves (half-wave rectification) creating pulsating DC. Multiple diodes can be connected together to utilize both halves of the AC signal in full-wave rectification.
All electricity is the movement of which subatomic particles?
electrons |
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neutrons |
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protons |
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nuclei |
All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.
In household electrical wiring, which color of insulation indicates the 'hot' wire?
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green |
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red |
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black |
In the NM cable used for wiring homes, each cable has three wires inside a sheath with each wire covered in a different color of insulation to indicate its type. The wire with the black insulation is the 'hot' wire, white is the neutral wire, and the ground wire is either covered in green insulation or left bare.