1.  Define the following terms:

     a.  Voltage.  _________________________________________________________________

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     b.  Amperage.  ________________________________________________________________

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     c.  Watts.  ___________________________________________________________________

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     d.  Watt-hours.  ______________________________________________________________

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     e.  Kilowatts.  _______________________________________________________________

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     f.  Resistance.  ______________________________________________________________

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     g.  Insulator.  _______________________________________________________________

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     h.  Wire Gauge.  ______________________________________________________________

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     i.  Receptacle.  ______________________________________________________________

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     j.  Switch.  __________________________________________________________________

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 2.  Explain what a transformer is and how it works.

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 3.  Explain the difference between Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC).

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 4.  Make a list of items in your home that use Direct Current and Alternating Current.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 5.  Make a chart of your home showing outlets, switches, lights, and appliances that
     are controlled by circuit breakers or fuses.  Mark the breakers or fuses to show
     what they control.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 6.  Explain what your state and city requirements are for becoming an electrician.

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 7.  Explain how electricity is generated.

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 8.  Explain how an electric motor runs.

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 9.  Explain what an electromagnet is.

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10.  Explain how an incandescent light works.

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11.  Explain the purpose of a grounding wire on home appliances.

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12.  Explain the generally accepted color codes for hot, neutral, and grounding wires.

     a.  Hot.  _____________________________________________________________________

     b.  Neutral.  _________________________________________________________________

     c.  Ground.  __________________________________________________________________

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13.  Read your home electric meter and determine your electric bill for the month.

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14.  Secure a bell transformer, a doorbell, and a switch.  Construct, demonstrate and
     explain how a doorbell works, and what each part does.

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15.  Explain and demonstrate how you would rescue and give first aid to a person who
     has a hot electric line lying across them.

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