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The volt is a unit of measurement for:
power |
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capacitance |
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voltage |
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current |
Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference between two points. Electrons will flow as current from areas of high potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of low potential. Voltage and current are directly proportional in that the higher the voltage applied to a conductor the higher the current that will result.
All electricity is the movement of which subatomic particles?
protons |
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neutrons |
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electrons |
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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.
The valence shell of a conductor is how full of electrons?
less than half full |
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half full |
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full |
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more than half full |
Conductors are elements that allow electrons to flow freely. Their valence shell is less than half full of electrons that are able to move easily from one atom to another.
Using a fuse with a current rating higher than that required by a circuit:
is required |
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makes no difference |
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makes the circuit less safe |
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is recommended |
A fuse is a type of low resistance resistor that stops current flow in a circuit in response to a larger than intended electric current flow. Using a fuse with a higher current rating than required by a circuit is less safe as it could potentially allow overcurrent and risk a fire or heat-related equipment damage.
Inductance is a factor in which of the following?
an AC circuit |
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a DC circuit |
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batteries connected in serial |
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determining energy stored by a capacitor |
Inductance is a property of an AC circuit (or a component in an AC circuit) that quantifies resistance to changes in current. The current in an AC circuit is continuously changing and inductive reactance (the opposition to change) depends both on the inductance of the circuit or component and the rate at which the current is changing.