AOPBC                                                Plant Science - Basic Electrical Circuits

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Topic 1: Basic Circuits
     
Identify the parts of a basic circuit. ____   ____
     
Explain how Ohm's Law describes the relationships between current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit. ____   ____
     
Explain the basic difference between series circuits and parallel circuits with respect to current flow. ____   ____
     
Locate a transformer in your facility and describe its basic operation. ____   ____
     
Explain the difference between a step-up transformer and step-down transformer. ____   ____
     
     
Topic2: Protection and Indicators    
     
State the general function of fuses and circuit breakers. ____   ____
     
Locate some fuses in your facility and describe their basic operation. ____   ____
     
Locate some circuit breakers in your facility and describe their basic operation. ____   ____
     
Locate a solenoid in your facility and describe its basic operation. ____   ____
     
Explain how voltmeters and ammeters can help personnel spot electrical problems before equipment damage occurs. ____   ____


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