XT Terms Quiz 4-wk4

a device used to store an electric charge, consisting of one or more pairs of conductors that are separated by an insulator

• capacitor
• transistor
• inductor
• resistor

a material that does not permit the flow of electrons.

• conductor
• semiconductor
• resistor
• insulator

a device that changes an input voltage to a different output voltage using 2 separate coils of wire wrapped around the same magnet

• Inverter
• Transformer
• Converter
• Transistor

a device that requires continuous compression. They close when the user compresses the switch and will remain on only as long as there is pressure on the switch

• Toggle switch
• Slide-button switch

• Rotary switch
• Momentary switch

an electrical instrument used to control a current by varying the resistance

• capacitor
• ammeter
• voltmeter
• rheostat

a component used as an amplifier or a switch

• resistor
• capacitor
• transistor
• diode