Conductors Flashcards

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An insulation used where flexibility and abrasion resistance are of prime importance

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Rubber

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What two elements are widely used for common conductors?

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Copper, Aluminum

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The CEC defines this term as voltages 30 volts or less

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Extra low voltage pop

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3
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A collection of wires twisted together in no particular geometric arrangement

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Bunch wiring

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This wire is insulated by dipping in varnish or enamel

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Magnet wire

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What element has excellent conductance

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Silver

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6
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What is ultimate strength

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The amount mechanical stress wire will with stand before it breaks

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Excellent malleability good conductance. Used in electronic contacts.

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Gold

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It is thought of as the opposite of resistance

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Conductance

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9
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Name 3 problems with Aluminum

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Aluminum oxide forms easily at terminals resistance occurs
Electrolysis
Cold flow

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10
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Is cheap has high ultimate strength and poor conductance

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Steel

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A mineral used for insulation and capable of operation and very high temperature

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Magnesium oxide

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Formula for finding cm to sm and vice versa

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Sma= Cma x .7854

Cma= Sma / .7854

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13
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A trade name for polyvinyl chloride

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Flame seal

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Insulation that is moisture and chemical resistant, non-corrosive to copper, high het transferability and not costly

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Enamel

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A type of insulation material that softens when heated,and hardens when cooled

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Thermo plastic

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Good malleability and excellent conductance

17
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Define a bus bar

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They are used in high current application, mainly used in distribution, and usually made of copper and aluminum

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How do recognize cross link insulation?

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XLEP or Xlink

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Insulation marked XLEP or X-link

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What awg is the largest solid strand found in??

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No. 9 and smaller

21
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Concentric cables twisted together concentrically

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Define power circuit wiring:

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Conductor and cable installation for distribution of electrical energy within residential, commercial, and industrial buildings

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Defines Kirchhoff’s voltage law

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Around any closed loop, the algebraic sum of all voltages are zero.

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What is the difference between low voltage and extra low voltage
Low voltage: is voltages 31 to 750 v Extra low voltage: 30v and lower
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What is cold flow?
When a material under pressure accepts a new shape
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What are common voltage ratings for teck?
600v, 1kv, and 5 kv
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Define Ohm's law
The current flowing in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance
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What similarities do extra low an low voltage have?
The are considered control circuits
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State 4 factors that affect resistance of any conductor.
A. Natural resistance B. length C. CMA D. Temperature
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Voltage drop formula
VD= (2*K*L*I)/CMA
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How can you tel if a load is balanced or unbalanced?
The neutral line will have zero amps