Sunday, 20 November 2011

ELECTRICAL TERMS


         Current -- electrical movement (measured in amps)
         Circuit -- complete path of the current.                Includes electricity source, a conductor, and the output device or load (such as a lamp, tool, or heater)
         Resistance -- restriction to electrical flow
         Conductors – substances, like metals, with little resistance to electricity that allow electricity to flow
         Grounding – a conductive connection to the earth which acts as a protective measure
         Insulators -- substances with high resistance to electricity like glass, porcelain, plastic, and dry wood that prevent electricity from getting to unwanted areas

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