BET week 2

define voltage as; unit of measurement, letter symbol, how does it affect an electrical circuit

electromotive force; E; insulation needed, safety practices, tools used, spacing of conductors
define amperage as; unit of measurement; letter symbol; how does it affect an electrical circuit

flow of electrical current; wire size, heat; I
define ohm as unit of measurement; letter symbol; how does it affect the circuit

measurement of resistance; oppsition of current flow; R; friction is created causing heat
define wattage as; unit of measurement; letter symbol; affect on an electrical circuit

electrical power; P; used to measure the amount of energy that is being consumed, generated and delivered
define conductor

any material that allows current to flow with little resistance
define insulator

an non conductive material used to isolate current flow from ground.
how many watts equals one horsepower

746
ohms law states that

voltage, amperage and resistance are proportional to one another
how much is a mega watt

one million watts
define load

a device that uses the electrical energy of the source to accomplish some useful purpose

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BET week 2

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BET week 2

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2014-01-24T03:32:46Z

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