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MECH1310ReadingHomeworkChapter2

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

An atom is the smallest particle of an ________ that retains the characteristics of that element.
 

 

 2. 

The nucleus consists of positively charged particles call protons and uncharged particles call ____________.
 

 

 3. 

The basic particles of negative charge are called ________.
 

 

 4. 

All elements are arranged in the periodic table of elements in order according to their atomic ___________.
 

 

 5. 

Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom at certain distances from the __________.
 

 

 6. 

In an atom, the orbits are grouped into energy _______ known as shells.
 

 

 7. 

The outermost shell is known as the _______ shell, electrons in this shell are called valence electrons.
 

 

 8. 

If an electron absorbs a photon of sufficient energy, it escapes from the atom and becomes a ______ electron.
 

 

 9. 

Any time an atom or group of atoms is left with a net charge, it is called an ______.
 

 

 10. 

_________ is the most commonly used metal in electrical applications.
 

 

 11. 

Electrical charge is an electrical property of matter that exists because of an excess or _________ of electrons.
 

 

 12. 

Materials with charges of opposite polarity are attracted to each other; materials with charges of the same polarity are _________.
 

 

 13. 

Electrical charge is measured in ___________.
 

 

 14. 

A voltage source provides electrical energy or ____________ force (emf), more commonly known as voltage.
 

 

 15. 

A ___________ is a type of voltage source that is composed of one or more cells that convert chemical energy directly into _________ energy.
 

 

 16. 

In a battery, the terminal that supplies electrons has a surplus of electrons and is the negative electrode or _______.
 

 

 17. 

The electrode that acquires electrons has a positive potential and is the ___________.
 

 

 18. 

Although the voltage of a battery cell is fixed by its chemestry, the capacity is variable and depends on the ________ of materials in the cell.
 

 

 19. 

A fuel cell is a device that converts electrochemical energy into dc ________ directly.
 

 

 20. 

The operation of solar cells is based on the photovoltaic effect, which is the process whereby light energy is converted directly into _________ energy.
 

 

 21. 

Electrical Generators convert ___________ energy into electrical energy using a principle called electromagnetic induction.
 

 

 22. 

The thermocouple is a thermoelectric type of voltage source that is commonly used to sense ______________.
 

 

 23. 

Electrical __________ is the rate of flow of charge.
 

 

 24. 

Current is measured in a unit called the ________ or amp for short, symbolized by A.
 

 

 25. 

Resistance is the __________ to current.
 

 

 26. 

The reciprical of resistance is ____________, symbolized by G.
 

 

 27. 

The unit of conductance is the ________, symbolized by S.
 

 

 28. 

Components that are specifically designed to have a certain amount of resistances are called ______________.
 

 

 29. 

An electric circuit consists of a voltage source, a load, and a ______ for current between the sourse and the load.
 

 

 30. 

The load is a device on which work is done by the _______ through it.
 

 

 31. 

An electric circuit can be represented by a schematic, a diagram that shows the interconnection of components, using standard _______ for each element.
 

 

 32. 

Switches are commonly used for ___________ the opening or closing of circuits.
 

 

 33. 

_______ are the most common form of conductive material used in electrical applications.
 

 

 34. 

__________ is the reference point in an electric circuit.
 

 

 35. 

A DMM is a multifunction electronic instrument than can measure voltage, current, or ____________.
 

 

 36. 

The _______ is a device on which work is done by the current through it.
 

 

 37. 

An electric circuit can be represented by a ____________.
 

 

 38. 

____________ are commonly used for controlling the opening and closing of circuits.
 

 

 39. 

This symbol is for a _______ switch.
(USE THE ABBRIVIATE IN CAPS FOR YOUR ANSWER)

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 40. 

This symbol is for a _______ switch.
(USE THE ABBRIVIATE IN CAPS FOR YOUR ANSWER)

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 41. 

This symbol is for a _______ switch.
(USE THE ABBRIVIATE IN CAPS FOR YOUR ANSWER)

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 42. 

This symbol is for a _______ switch.
(USE THE ABBRIVIATE IN CAPS FOR YOUR ANSWER)

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 43. 

The basic difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker is that when a fuse is “blown” it must be replaced; but when a circuit breaker opens, it can be ________ and reused repeatedly.
 

 

 44. 

_________ is the reference point in an electric circuit.
 

 

 45. 

A DMM is a ____________ electronic instrument that can measure voltage, current, or resistance.
 

 

Matching
 
 
a.
Semiconductors
c.
Insulators
b.
Conductors
 

 46. 

Nonmetallic materials that are poor conductors of electric current.
 

 47. 

Classified below conductors in their ability to carry current because they have fewer free electrons than do conductors.
 

 48. 

Materials that readily allow current.
 
 
Different types of Batteries
a.
Lithium-ion
e.
Lead-Acid
b.
Nickel-metal hydride
f.
Silver Oxide
c.
Zinc-Air
g.
Alkaline
d.
Carbon-zinc
h.
Lithium-MnO2
 

 49. 

Used in palm-type computers, photographic equipment, toys, radios.
 

 50. 

Used in flashlights, know as AAA, AA, C and D.
 

 51. 

Used in smoke alarms, memory backup and communications equipment.
 

 52. 

Used in Medical monitoring instruments and other frequency-use applications
 

 53. 

Used in laptops and cell phones.
 

 54. 

Used in watches and hearing aids.
 

 55. 

Used in defense and aerospace.
 

 56. 

Rechargable battery used in automotive, marine, and other similar appliances.
 



 
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