Glossary of Terms I

Question 1

Alternating Current (AC)

Answer 1

An electrical current in which the direction of the electron flow changes on a cyclical basis.

Question 2

Amperage

Answer 2

Unit measurement for current flow in an electrical circuit

Question 3

Conductor

Answer 3

A material through which current will flow easily

Question 4

Current

Answer 4

The flow rate of electrons in an an electrical circuit

Question 5

Direct Current (DC)

Answer 5

An electrical current that flows in only one direction and has constant magnitude.

Question 6

Dynamic Electricity

Answer 6

The movement of electrons that creates current flow

Question 7

Electricity

Answer 7

A natural occurrence resulting from the motion of electrons due to heat, induction, or chemical action

Question 8

Electromagnet

Answer 8

A coil of wire wound around an iron core which produces a magnetic field when an electrical current is sent through the coil.

Question 9

Electromotive Force (EMF)

Answer 9

The force which causes electrons in a conductor to move. Also called VOLTAGE or POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE

Question 10

Electron

Answer 10

A negatively charged atomic particle.