Electricity in the Home Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is one kilowatt hour? (1kWh)
A
The amount of electrical energy transferred when 1000W (1kW) is delivered for 1 hour.
2
Q
Give an example of ALTERNATING current:
A
Mains electricity.
3
Q
Give 2 examples of DIRECT CURRENT:
A
Cells or batteries.
4
Q
What is alternating current (A.C)?
A
Current which constantly changes direction.
5
Q
What is direct current (D.C)?
A
Current which travels in one direction ONLY.
6
Q
What is the colour and pin for the LIVE wire?
A
Right and bRown.
7
Q
What is the colour and position of the NEUTRAL wire?
A
Left and bLue.
8
Q
What is the colour and pin for the EARTH wire?
A
Stripped (green and yellow) and top.
9
Q
Why is copper a good conductor?
A
It’s ductile.
10
Q
What bundles all three wires in the able together and acts as an
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