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 ________________
An
Give an example, not said in class, about why the average person would care about the rate at which electrical energy flows.
Power is the rate at which
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
need the components to have the same voltage
want a failure to affect all devices/bulbs
want a failure to not affect all devices/bulbs
burglar alarm
less wires
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Both