With Efficient Solutions
Define Amps Correct Answer - Current flow/electron flow *can be
compared to flow of water through hose
Define volts Correct Answer - Difference in electrical potential
*compared to PSI in water hydraulics
Define ohms Correct Answer - Electrical resistance that determines
current flow *compared to friction loss
What is Ohms Law? Correct Answer - Relationship of power: Watts-
amps x volts Amps-watts x volts Volts-watts x amps
Define watts Correct Answer - amount of current power times volts
What's the range for high-voltage? Correct Answer - 600 volts to 59,999
volts
What is low voltage? Correct Answer - below 600 volts
What are the three systems that get electricity to the consumer? Correct
Answer - Generation, Transmission, Distribution system
What are the two main components of the transmission system? Correct
Answer - Grids
Transmission lines
What are overhead transformers? Correct Answer - pole mounted
transformers installed on 4.8kV lines stepping down power to 120/240 volts
What are the four main types of electrical injuries? Correct Answer -
Electrocution, electrical shock, burns, and falls
Cal OSHA requires ladders be how far away from 600 volts or more? Correct
Answer - 10 feet