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TLE REVIEWER

The document provides definitions and explanations of various electrical terms and components, including ammeter, voltmeter, and circuit breaker. It also describes the functions of different electrical devices such as batteries, capacitors, and transformers. Additionally, it includes information about electrical symbols and schematic diagrams used to represent these components.

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TLE REVIEWER

The document provides definitions and explanations of various electrical terms and components, including ammeter, voltmeter, and circuit breaker. It also describes the functions of different electrical devices such as batteries, capacitors, and transformers. Additionally, it includes information about electrical symbols and schematic diagrams used to represent these components.

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ELECTRICAL TERMS

Ammeter - measures the current flow in amperes in a circuit

Ampere - practical unit of electric current flow

Anode - positive pole of a battery

AC Voltage Source - supplies current with continuously


changing direction

Buzzer – similar to bell

Battery Cell - generating current

Battery – container consisting of one or more cells

Cathode - negative part of the cell the battery

Capacitor - boost the voltage to a motor/stores electric charge

Capacitance - capability of a material object to store electric charge

Circuit - complete path over which an electric current can flow

Circuit Breaker - open and close a circuit by non-automatic means

Closed Circuit - continuous current

Conductor - electrical path which offers comparatively little resistance

Current - movement of electrons through a conductor

Electrical Units – practical system; watt, ampere, volt, etc..

Electrician - person who is versed in the knowledge of electricity

Electromotive Force (EMF) - ate at which energy is drawn from a source

Fuse / Cutout - protect circuit from high currents

Generator - transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy

Ground - conducting connection

Inductor (L) - opposes sudden changes in current

Inductance (L) - tendency of an electrical conductor to oppose a change

Electric Current (I) - flow of charged particles, such as electrons or ions

Ohm (Ω) - unit of electrical resistance

Open Circuit - electrical continuity of which has been interrupted

Resistance (R) – opposition offered by a substance or body to the passage

Resistor - restricts the flow of current

Speaker – converts electrical signal to sound waves

Short Circuit - fault in an electric circuit or apparatus due usually to imperfect insulation

Spark - discharge of electricity across a gap between two electrodes.

Switch – making and breaking connections in an electric current

Transformer – apparatus used for changing the voltage

Volt (V) – practical unit of electric pressure

Voltmeter – measures voltage

Watt (W) – practical unit of power

Wire - conductor of electrical curren


Electrical Symbols - a pictogram used to represent devices

Schematic Diagrams - picture that represents the components of a process

Resistor Wire Battery Cell Capacitor

Battery Switch AC Voltage Source Fuse

Ammeter Generator Voltmeter Motor

Circuit Breaker Buzzer Push Botton Speaker

Connected Wires Not Connected Wires Antenna Transformer

Ground Lamp Thermocouple Diode


Fluorescent Lamp Ohmeter Microphone Light Bulb

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