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| Power that is produced by rotating a magnetic field near a conductor. Voltage changes direction at a certain rate. US is 60 cycles per second |
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| unit of measure for the flow of electrons. |
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| letter that represents amp in math formulas |
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| any material that allows current to flow with no resistance |
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| flow of electrical energy stays the same rate. Voltage stays constant |
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| an excessive current flow in a circuit caused by damage, basically a short circuit. |
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| unit of measure for frequency. |
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| non conductive material that is used to isolate electrical energy from ground |
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| unit of measure for 1,000 volts |
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| conductor that provides a ground reference for a load |
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| unit of measure for the amount of resistance in electrical circuit |
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| conductor that supplies power to the load |
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| point at which power is produced. In electrical system usually indicates direction of generators. |
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| unit of measure for electrical pressure |
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| unit of measure for electrical power |
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Generating facility
tramsission
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| 5 elements of electrical system |
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| compliation of conductors and electrical components that allow current to pass from a source to load |
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| pin pointed location in the Electrical System in which there is a change in ownership |
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| unit of measure for the amount of power that can be delivered to a load |
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| point which power is consumed |
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| ability of one coil of conductor to induce voltage into another coil of conductor |
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| circuit that provides more than one path for current to flow |
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| Voltage. Electrical systems __________ measured between 2 points of different values |
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| basic circuit configuration in which there is only one path for the current to flow |
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| point in an electrical system in which voltage changes from one level to another |
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| network of transmission lines throughout North America |
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| North American Electric Reliability Corporation |
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| where power is stepped up |
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| where power is stepped down |
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| percentage of how much power AC loses |
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| percentage of how much power DC loses |
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Delivers medium blocks of power
Can feed large industrial customers directly |
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| Delivers safe, lower level power to customer through transformers |
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| last place in system where power is stepped down |
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1. Change voltage levels
2. Connect or disconnect lines or equipment
3. Control flow of power by adjusting voltage and current |
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Steam
Hydroelectric
Combustion Engine
Combustion Turbine
Wind |
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