Electricity Basics for Farmers

What unit measures the difference of electric potential between two points?

• Ampere

• Volt

• Ohm

• Hertz

What type of current flows consistently in one direction?

• Alternating Current

• Three Phase Power

• Direct Current

• Single Phase Power

What material allows electricity to pass through it easily?

• Semiconductor

• Insulator

• Resistor

• Conductor

Why is grounding electrical equipment important?

• Improves efficiency

• Prevents electric faults

• Increases power output

• Reduces operating costs

Which electric fencing application helps contain livestock?

• Poultry netting

• Equine enclosures

• Ruminant barriers

• Swine gates

Electric _______ is measured in units called volts.

An _ allows the free flow of electrons with little resistance.

_ alternates direction periodically whereas direct current flows one way

Connecting equipment to the earth prevents _.

Electric fencing contains livestock using brief but harmless _.