CH 13 Electricity Senior Test

Front

An insulator or_________ is a substance that does not easily transmit electricity

Back

nonconductor

Front

What electrical term is abbreviated as AC?

Back

Alternating current

Front

What apparatus changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?

Back

Rectifier

Front

The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current is___________ .

Back

ampere

Front

What unit of measure is equivalent to 1/1,000 of an ampere? Options: Microampere, Milliampere, Kiloampere, Centiampere

Back

Milliampere

Front

The term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is_____________ .

Back

ohm

Front

The term used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in one second is ________.

Back

watt

Front

Which safety devices prevent the overheating of electric wires?

Back

Fuses and circuit breakers

Front

Which apparatus conducts electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client’s skin? Options: Moderator, Converter, Electrode, Rectifier

Back

Electrode

Front

A positive electrode is called a(n) _________.

Back

anode