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WorksheetsCST 150: Building Science - Electricity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Energy is the term used to express work. How is energy expressed in electricty?
Hertz
Kilowatt Hours
Cubic feet
Ohms
What is the term that us used to describe the electromotive force (pressure) that moves current along a conductor?
Ohms
BTU
Volt
DC
What is the term that is used to measure the electrical resistance of a conductor or equipment. (Hint: symbol is Ω)
Watts
Amperes
Volts
Ohms
Who was the scientist that is credited with inventing 3-phase power distribution, the AC motor and wireless transmission?
(a)
Which of the following are power sources for generating electricity?
Solar/Photovoltaic
Hot water
Fossil fuel
Transformers
Nuclear power
On residential & small commercial buildings, where does the utility company responsibility end and the building tenant's responsibility start for electrical power?
Pole mounted transformer
Meter
Pad mounted transformer
Panel box
In the United States, what is the frequency of electricity that is provided for A/C power?
50 Hz
60 Hz
90 Hz
120 Hz
Which of the following are commonly used as conductors of electricity?
Aluminum
Plastic
Copper
Wood
Titanium
Which inventor patented the incandescent light in Jan 1880?
(a)
Power distribution inside buildings is divided into separate circuits by what piece of electric equipment?
Switchgear
Panel
Pad mounted transformer
Generator
