E LECTRICAL V OCABULARY By Carlin Bright. E LECTRICITY The flow of electrons in a conductor

ELECTRICAL VOCABULARYBy Carlin Bright

ELECTRICITY

The flow of electrons in a conductor

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CONDUCTOR

A material that permits the flow of electricity (like an electrical wire)

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CIRCUIT

The complete path of an electric current

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VOLTAGE

Pressure that forces current through a wire

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VOLTS

The SI unit for voltage

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CURRENT

The volume of electrons flowing through the conductor

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AMPERE

The base SI unit of electrical current

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RESISTANCE

A way to measure the amount of work a component in a circuit can do. Something that is harder to run has more resistance.

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OHM

The SI unit of electrical resistance

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WATT

One ampere under one volt of pressure (I×V)

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SERVICE DROP

An electrical line running from a utility pole to a customer’s building or other premises

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SERVICE ENTRANCE

The fittings and conductors that bring electricity into the building

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SERVICE PANEL

The main distribution box that receives the electricity and distributes it to various points in the house through branch circuits.

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CONDUIT

Pipes or enclosed channels through which conductors are run

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CONNECTORS

Secure connections between two or more conductors and conduit

ELECTRICAL WIRING

Wires, boxes, and devices that control the distribution and use of electricity

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CIRCUIT BREAKER

A device for interrupting an electric circuit to prevent excessive current from damaging the equipment in the circuit or from causing a fire

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FUSE

A safety device that breaks the circuit when it is overloaded by melting a fusible link

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SWITCHING

Controls the current to lights and appliances

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RECEPTACLE

A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of a portable lamp, appliance, or other electric device by means of a plug or a cord

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LIGHTING OUTLET

An outlet designed to provide use of a lighting fixture

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CONVENIENCE OUTLET

A device attached to a circuit to allow electricity to be drawn off for appliances or lighting

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