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Physics Chap 11 (Simple Electric Circuits)

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What is used to reduce the incidence of shock hazards
THE THREE-WIRE SYSTEM
What is used to reduce the incidence of thermal hazards?
CIRCUIT BREAKERS (OR FUSES)
What are the two basic hazards of electricity?
-THERMAL HAZARDS
-SHOCK HAZARDS
T or F

The average voltage and current in an ac circuit are zero since they are positive and negative equal amounts of time?
TRUE
Current that is the result of a fluctuating voltage (such as that powered by a power plant) is known as?
ALTERNATING CURRENT
Current that is the result of a direct voltage (such as a battery) is known as a?
DIRECT CURRENT
The power consumed by any electrical device with a current flowing through it and a potential difference?
P=IV
Anything that impedes a current in a circuit?
RESISTANCE
A complete path for moving charges to follow?
CIRCUIT
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