electricty quiz Flashcards

1
Q

form of power discovered by tesla

A

AC

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2
Q

all electricy in the US within home is 120…

A

volts

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3
Q

measurment of potential energy contained in electrical circuit

A

volts

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4
Q

electricity is a

A

neither a renewable or nonrenewable energy source , it is just a way to transfer energy from one place to another

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5
Q

peak demand for power occurs during which time period

A

noon-6pm

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6
Q

all electrical outlet in the US have electricity that is 60…

A

hertz

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7
Q

type of electricity used in cars and cell phones

A

DC

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8
Q

The measurement of the rate of electricity flow through a wire is known as…

A

amps

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9
Q

measurement of the cycles experienced within an alternate current circuit that is measured in cycles per second

A

hertz

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10
Q

type of electricity that can be transported long distances

A

AC

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11
Q

which means of producing electricity is decreasing the most as of 2019

A

coal

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12
Q

measurement of the amount of electricity needed to operate an appliance

A

watts

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13
Q

electricity is a

A

secondary energy source

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14
Q

equipment that converts AC to DC power

A

inverter

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15
Q

type of electricity used in homes to power TV’s and lights

A

AC

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16
Q

A form of electricity that can be stored in batteries

A

DC

17
Q

A electrical breaker in you home is labeled with a 20 on each breaker, what is the appropriate label that goes with 20

A

20 amps