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devices that convert electrical energy into another form of energy
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the driving force that makes current flow in a circuit
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the unit of measurement for voltage
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two or more coils of wire wrapped around a common core used to raise and lower voltages.
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the rate at which electrons flow through an electrical circuit
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an electric current that flows in only one direction
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a current that changes direction on a cyclical basis
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a device that converts AC voltage to DC voltage
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a material through which an electrical current easily passes
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a coil of wire wrapped around a soft iron core
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devices that interrupt and reenergize an electrical circuit
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an electrical property that opposes the flow of current through a circuit
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the basic unit of measurement for electric current
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a visible flash of light and release of heat that occurs when electrical currents cross an air gap
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the unit of measurement for power consumed by a load
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the basic unit of measurement for electrical resistance
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a semiconductor device that changes resistance with a change in temperature
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a magnetically operated control device consisting of a coil and one set of contactors
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electrical loads that operate by converting electrical current into magnetism
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electrical loads that consume only active power with no magnetic field involved
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a substance that inhibits the flow of electrical current
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having a continuous path for current to follow
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a test instrument capable of reading voltage, current, and resistance
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the bypassing of a load by a conductor
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a significant rise in electrical current associated with energizing inductive loads such as motors.
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fuses with built in time delay to accommodate the inrush current of inductive loads
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an unintentional electrically conducting connection between an energized conductor and another conductor connected to earth
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an electromagnetic coil of wire used to control a mechanical device such as a valve or relay
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magnetic switching devices used to control heavy-duty motors
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a simplified schematic diagram
