Electrical Fundamentals Flashcards
Student should be able to define basic electrical terms. (15 cards)
1
Q
Voltage
A
electrical power/pressure
2
Q
Current
A
the flow of electrons
3
Q
Resistance
A
to restrict the flow of electrons
4
Q
Ground
A
a common return path
5
Q
Conductor
A
allows electron flow
6
Q
Insulator
A
does not conduct current
7
Q
Load unit
A
uses up the voltage
8
Q
Series-circuit
A
current can only flow in one path
9
Q
Parallel circuit
A
current has multiple paths to flow
10
Q
Series/parallel circuit
A
a combination of both
11
Q
Voltage drop
A
the use of voltage
12
Q
Continuity
A
the ability of electron flow
13
Q
Closed circuit
A
complete circuit
14
Q
Open circuit
A
a circuit that is not complete
15
Q
Shorted circuit
A
unwanted current flow
