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what is inductance? |
induced voltage which is opposite in direction to the applied voltage. |
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what causes opposition to the flow of applied current in an A.C circuit? |
inductive reactance and capacitance reactance. |
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what represents capacitance in A.C circuits? |
a capacitor |
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what is the function of a capacitor? |
serves as a reservoir or storehouse for electrictity |
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why should a nickle cadmium batteries and lead acid batteries not be stored or serviced in the same area? |
the electrolyte in nickle cadmium batteries is chemically opposite to the lead acid battery electrolyte and the fumes from lead acid battery can contaminate the electrolyte in the nickle cadmium batteries. |
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what does an electric circuit consist of? |
a source of electrical pressure, resistance in the form of an energy consuming device, and conductors in the form of wires to provide and electron flow. |
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what is the important law applicable to the study of electricity? |
Ohm's law |
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what are the elements of OHM's law? |
voltage,current and resistance |
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what unit is used to measure power in D.C circuits? |
watts |
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how many watts equal one killowatt? |
10000 |
