Industrial Maintenance Third Edition: Ch.4

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Electrical Systems
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A(n) ___ is a subatomic particle that has a positive electrical charge of one unit Proton
___ current is current that reverses its direction of flow at regular intervals. Alternating
Current is measured in ___. Amperes
___ is the amount of electrical pressure that causes electrons to move in a circuit. Voltage
T or F Three-phase circuits do not always require a neutral wire. True
T or F The larger the AWG number, the larger the diameter of the wire. False
T or F All points in a DC circuit have polarity. True
T or F in a step-up transformer, the secondary coil has more turns of wire then the primary coil. True
A(n) ___ is a device that automatically opens a circuit to prevent damage from a high_current condition. OCPD
A(n) ___ is the conducting part of a switch that operates with another conducting part to complete (close) or break (open) circuit. Contact
A ___ is an OCPD with a fusible link that melts and opens the circuit when an overload condition or short circuit occurs. Fuse
Contact fails when they ___. Do not open/ Do not close/ Offer resistance to current flow
A(n) ___ is an electrical switch that is actuated by a separate circuit. Relay
T or F All lamp ballasts produce some noise. True
T or F Overheating is the most common cause of motor failure. True
A(n) ___circuit is a circuit having an incomplete path, which prevents current flow. Open circuit
___ is the opposition to the flow of electrons. Resistance
A(n) ___ switch is a switch that is operated by a person. Manuel
A(n) ___ drawing contains building information in the form of floor plans, elevation views, section drawings, and detail drawings. Architectural
A(n) ___ is a material that has little resistance and permits electrons to move through it easily. Conductor
A(n) ___ is the smallest building block of matter that cannot be divided into a smaller unit without changing the basic character. Attom
A(n) ___ is a subatomic particle that has a negative electrical charge of unit. Electron
___ is the flow of electrons through a conductor. Current
___ is the positive or negative state of an object. Polarity
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