Review of Electrical Terms

1. ____Matter______ is the substance of which a physical object composed

2. Matter is composed of fundamental substances called _____atoms_______.
3. The smallest particle of an element that can exist alone or combination is a(n)
________molecule_____.
4. The smallest particle of a substance that maintains the properties of that
substance is a(n) _element__.
5. The law of electric charges states that like charges _____attract_____ and
unlike charges______repel____.
6. Friction is usually the cause of _____resistance_____.
7. A material with free electrons is called a(n)
_______conductor______________.
8. A material that retards the flow of electrons is called a(n)
___________insulator_______.
9. ____potential difference_________, _____electromotive force______, and
______volatage__ are terms used to describe electric pressure.
10. If an electrical circuit has a complete path and ____voltage______ is applied,
then electrons will flow.
11. ___direct current_______ flows in one direct.
12. ____alternating current_______ is supplied to most residences.
13. Electrons flowing in an electrical circuit are called ___current______.
14. Current flow is measured in _amperes__________.
15. The opposition to electron flow is _resistance_________.
16. ____Electric Power_______ is the rate at which electrons do work.
17. The measurement for power in an electrical circuit is the
_____Watt__________.
18. Electrical Utilities bill customers for electrical service by the ____kilowatt-
hour_________.
19. The______SEER____ is the BTU output of the equipment divided by the
power input with a seasonal adjustment.
20. The Mathematical relationship among the current, electromotive fore, and
resistance of an electric circuit is known as _______ohm’s law__________.