Give me an example of an electrical load. Describe how your example would be considered an electrical load.
In an electrical circut, a high rate of charge flow will lead to a ________________
Give an example, not said in class, about why the average person would care about the rate at which electrical energy flows.
How much does it cost to power a toaster that draws 6 amps of current for 45seconds when plugged into a 120-volt outlet? ( Remember, Centerpoint charges you about $0.16/kWh)
(There are multiple ways to get the correct answer, make sure you can justify with your shown work!)
Predict the appropriate use of parallel or series circuits.
wiring in a house
GFCI recepticals
burglar alarm
want a failure to affect all devices/bulbs
want a failure to not affect all devices/bulbs
less wires
need the components to have the same voltage
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Both