Electronics Flashcard

Front

Is GLASS a conductor or insulator?

Back

insulator

Front

What does a resistor do?

Back

An electrical device that slows or resists the flow of current.

Front

Resistance is measured in what unit?

Back

Ohm, ohm, ouhm, ohms, Ohms

Front

Is COPPER an insulator or conductor?

Back

Conductor, conductor

Front

What electrical symbol does this stand for?

Back

variable resistor, Variable resistor, variableresistor

Front

What is a Light Dependent Resistor also known as... (LDR)?

Back

Photoresistor, photo resistor

Front

What component temporarily stores electrical energy? NOT A BATTERY

Back

Capacitor

Front

What electrical item opens a gap in the circuit, which stops the flow of electricity and protects the more expensive components from damage. NOT A SWITCH

Back

fuse, fuze

Front

A material designed with little electrical or thermal conductivity?

Back

Insulator

Front

What does this electrical symbol stand for?

Back

Alternating Current