Chapter 15: Electricity

Question 1

purpose of circut breakers

Answer 1

stop electrical fires if too much electricity is flowing (causing heat due to resistance) by cutting the power

Question 2

stop electrical fires if too much electricity is flowing (causing heat due to resistance) by cutting the power

Answer 2

Purpose of circtu breakers

Question 3

GFI, Ground Fault circit interceptor

Answer 3

compares grounded and ungrounded con cotors, cuts the power if the difference exceeds 5 miliamps.

Question 4

compares grounded and ungrounded con cotors, cuts the power if the difference exceeds 5 miliamps.

Answer 4

GFI, Ground Fault Circut Interceptor

Question 5

Testing GFI

Answer 5

Should be tested once per month, press the button to ensure it turns off the power.

Question 6

Should be tested once per month, press the button to ensure it turns off the power.

Answer 6

Testing GFI

Question 7

line to line contact

Answer 7

when you hold two wires, allowing circut to pass through you. Not protected by GFI

Question 8

When you hold two wires, allowing the circut to pass through you, not protected by GFI